Magi'i of Cyador marks the beginning of a new tale from deep within the rich depths of the history of Recluce. This is the story of Lorn, a talented boy born into a family of Magi'i. A fastidious student of remarkable talent, Lorn lacks the single most coveted attribute required of a magus Cyador: unquestionable loyalty. Lorn is too independent for his own good.

So Lorn is forced to become a lancer officer, and he's sent to the frontier to fight off the all-too-frequent barbarian raids -- a career that comes with a fifty percent mortality rate. His enemies don't expect him to survive....

Lorn is a fresh, new character who will enrich one of the most important fantasy series of the decade: the Saga of Recluce.