In the Antorxian Empire, magical talent can be a curse.

Dorian hoped he'd never set eyes on a Reeve, one of Antorx's sorcerer-knights, but as mage scouts they were ruthless, thorough, and impossible to hide from. On the day they finally arrived in his small village of Kirkswill, he knew his quiet life as a scribe's apprentice was over.

Dorian would be taken to Windshriek Academy, where the harsh conditions and cruel punishments would either turn him into a loyal sorcerer for the Antorxian Empire, or else destroy him. There were no other outcomes, and no magical talent was permitted to foster outside of Antorxian control.

A high-fantasy dark magic academy story. Intuitive magic. Enchanting. Exploration. No LitRPG elements. Non-edgy lead.