Ardeen

The young Eryn grows up cut off from the world in the remote mountain region of Ardeen. In the clan community of the Fenn, far removed from any sort of magic, he is taught to spurn sorcery and to believe in the power of the Gods. When war ravages the country, he finds himself drawn into the vortex of events. Abducted by his enemies, he is taken to the Lowlands, where mages accidentally discover his great potential for magic, and a completely new world opens up to him. Arduous years of study begin, during which Eryn tries to decipher the secrets that weave themselves around him. Here, nothing is as it first appears. The world of Ardeen is a place full of magic and mythical creatures. With wit and irony, the story develops through a series of smaller, self-contained episodes which quickly make clear that even the best mages have to struggle with rather ordinary everyday problems.lg...

The desperate search to find a way into the Nimrod continues. Master Raiden's concerted research efforts brings him ever closer to this goal, even if the big breakthrough is still not in sight. In the meantime, Eryn and Ravenor are faced with a whole range of challenges, which they undertake with intelligence, wit and energy. In the process, they set out on their travels to discover more about Eryn's origins, When the veil is finally lifted, however, truths come to light that might have been better left in the dark…lg...

Raiden finally finds a way into the Nimrod – with Eryn's help. And instead of finding answers to their many questions, everything just gets more complicated. The Nimrod turns out to be a great retreat for magical beings of all kinds. From the bloodthirsty monster to the first species, everyone is there... but no true allies. And yet help is promised, as an exchange for the key. Also the mysterious Voice in Eryn's head speaks again, sending them to the Six Places of Power... so that Eryn's fate can finally be fulfilled. "Well, if that's not a trap..." (The Dragon of Science)lg...

Prince Raiden enjoys his freedom and leisurely lifestyle, Ravenor struggles with the new responsibilities of a commander, and Eryn tries out his skills as an architect in the seclusion of the Nimrod. It is a time of peace and freedom. But it is a deceptive peace, for enemies are gathering all around them and the end of the Golden Age is near ...lg...