Rich with themes of resilience and honor. As far as Cylos is concerned, peaceful Malgar exists only in magical stories about a period before his birth. His father speaks fondly of the time when the land was protected by Shadow Casters, those with the unique ability to summon wondrous creatures from another realm. But Cylos was born after the Purge, and into an era dominated by violence, turmoil, and uncertainty rather than the protective care of skilled casters. These days, 12-year-old Cylos and his family labor to get enough food in their bellies while struggling to master weapons that… Read more: Devotion’s Dawn by Jared Woodcox