Castien, an elf mage who cannot speak except with the aid of a magical dagger, has been captured while on a mission. He is freed by his companion, the warrior elf Daeron, and returns with him to Daeron’s homeland. There they will join forces to rid the land of a Lord bent on the destruction of the elves.<br><br>Theirn, a young half-elf thief, attempts to rob Castien during his stay at an inn and is caught by the mage. Much against Theirn’s will, he is enlisted into the group of rebel elves. But as Theirn's infatuation with Castien grows, he becomes more than eager to risk treachery, betrayal, and even death on dangerous missions just to be close to the man he is growing to love.

Mage of Silence

“You’re better than I remember,” he said, “and I had no idea you could fight with either hand.”


“Know thy enemy,” Castien signed and Daeron nodded. They sheathed their swords just as the captain came to tell them luncheon was ready and asked if they would join him. Both nodded they would and he ushered them to his cabin.


“Come on, Castien, you can do this. Try again.” Daeron leaned on the wall behind him as he watched.


Chapter 3