What happens when a pessimistic mage fails at magic school?

Among the diverse people of the ancient city of Athfens are Mages August and Gareth. They must fight their way through mages, monsters and worse to survive. All the while being caught up in the schemes of a powerful group known as the Circle and behind the Circle, tensions rise between the city of Athfens and their neighbours the Sparti. Greater still, in her tall tower the Archmage of Athfens plots and she may yet spell ruin for everyone.

An original fantasy adventure in first-person present-tense.