A student more powerful than his teachers. And better with weapons.With the help of his kingdom's gold, Marcus Aurelius has successfully enrolled at Holtzclaw Academy. He soon makes friends with a scholar mage, a merchant mage, and a princess battle mage. But being a wealthy newcomer from a far off kingdom also puts a target on Marcus's back.As he adjusts to life at the academy, he'll have to deal with a thief, fellow students jealous of his abilities, and rumors of a dark mage hiding in plain sight. Then there's the battle mage Princess Moriah who becomes life-bound to Marcus, against both of their wills.The second year is full of even greater challenges, as he and Princess Moriah become life-bound to yet a third. Together, the three contend with a difficult faculty and a growing power they must continue to conceal.And what of the looming invasion from a neighboring hostile kingdom lurking in the shadows? Marcus and his friends hold the key to their defense, but he may have to reveal his nature as a Master Mage. The mainland kingdoms killed the last Master Mage, Marcus's grandfather forty generations removed. Can Marcus find a way to avoid all out destruction?Follow Master Mage Marcus Aurelius as he continues learning more about his gift and meets interesting students and faculty at the academy. Fans of Harry Potter will particularly fall in love with Holtzclaw Academy, with its charming secrets and hidden dangers. This is exciting epic fantasy at its greatest.