Mystic Knight: Emergence (The Mystic Knight Book 1)

Aldric has known since childhood that he was meant to become a mage. After leaving home at age six, he was taken in by Arch Mage Lorelei Ironheart, who raised him at her orphanage alongside her husbands. There he learned what it takes to become a mage and formed the family bonds he had always wanted. When Aldric's awakening does not proceed as expected, the Academy—where all mages for the Empire receive their training—requires his evaluation. He travels to the Academy with Lorelei, her husband Duncan, his best friend Zach, and his childhood crush Jordan to discover his true destiny. What he learns will reshape his life and carry significant consequences for both himself and the Empire. Aldric must bear the weight of his newfound burden while building the relationships necessary to succeed. Along the way, he finds love, friendship, and companionship, but also encounters those who seek to undermine him and destroy his chance at happiness.