Norah, a blacksmith, wants nothing more than a quiet life. When a magical creature poisons her niece, her plans are upended.

Earning a living as a blacksmith is no easy feat. With unjust taxes and the rigid constraints imposed by a new religion, Norah struggles to get by.
Yet when her niece's life is threatened, Norah drops everything to save her. Even if it means embarking on a quest for the Tehranil, a legendary tree said to cure all ailments.

Obstacles to Norah's quest arise quickly: Ednor, the kingdom's younger prince, stands in her way, aided by the entire religious caste and an unscrupulous magician. He wants to use the Tehranil to consolidate his power.

Fortunately, Norah can count on her friend and mentor Silène, who knows far more about magic than she's willing to admit. Other allies join her, including Jake, a guide with a dubious past who quickly proves indispensable.
Help she'll desperately need: behind the legend of the tree lies a truth that could mean the end of the world as Norah knows it.

Welcome to the kingdom of Madoria, where magic, monsters, and wonders hide in the most unexpected places…

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