Book 1

Thaddeus of Beewicke

by Louis Sauvain

Published 1 July 2020

In this debut high fantasy epic, author Louis Sauvain creates an ensemble of unique characters who endure precarious situations on the road to the Collegium Sorcerorum, the College of Sorcerers.

This first in three separate trilogies is set in the Dark Ages where Silvestrus of Somerset, Master Sorcerer, seeks apprentices with latent gifts. His first protégé and the protagonist is Thaddeus, who at age 14 shows great potential.

They set out for the College in a cart pulled by the sentient mule, Asullus.  As they travel, the mule befriends the young boy. Along the way, they are joined by two others— Anders of Brightfield Manor, a scholar and Rolland of Fountaindale, a thief.

In this first volume of the College of Sorcerers Series, on the night of the celebration of the solstice, Thaddeus beholds a vision of the formation of the Earth in the “Cauldron of Creation.”  He learns that Demons are responsible for this violent act, which accounts for the imperfections found in their invention.

He also learns these same Demons lie trapped inside the Earth's crust ever striving to break free so they may devour their sole rival for power over the Earth -- Mankind. It becomes clear that these new apprentices are to fulfill a prophecy set in motion long before their lives began. As they reach the College of Sorcery Thaddeus knows that he is home.


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