Tale of the White Rock

Death moved relentlessly through the forest. It would rend the boy’s world, taking only a few moments to destroy his tranquility. Torn from his parents by the beast Gwaum, Arii's uncle Nerza rescued him, taking him to raise as his own son. Nerza noted the boy's potential and as Arii came of age, took him as his apprentice. The boy learned wizard craft quickly and become a powerful Wizard of the Golden Star. The young wizard's quest became apparent as his power grew. He lusted to destroy the beast Gwaum. The monster had shattered Arii's family. Arii would use all his craft to crush the monster. But first, the boy had to pass through the rigors of an apprentice of a Wizard of the Golden Star. This was not an easy task. To become one of Island World's most powerful wizards, he would have to master the lore of four powerful wizard orders. Once he did this, then his uncle would subject him to the task of learning the magic craft of the Order of the Wizards of the Golden Star. This was a quest begun by few, completed by fewer. The Tale of the White Rock is an epic fantasy novel that chronicles the story of the wizard Arii and the monster Gwaum. After serving as Nerza's apprentice, he attained the highest order of wizards on Island World; the Wizard of the Golden Star, Arii uses his craft to battle his foe. The blood of two wizards circulated in Gwaum, imparting him with their strength. Arii would need all of his craft and skill to prevail. He would need help. This help appeared in the guise of King Bearl, the king of a people that had fled their land in despair. Plaque and barbarians had swept down upon them, driving them from their land. They had fled to a rumored land of paradise, a land watched over by a mountain with a resplendent white rock. Instead of paradise, they found terror. As Arii's power apprenticeship ends and his power grew, he knew he neared the end of his quest. He bid his uncle Nerza goodbye and departs on his journey to the mountain. Doubt assails him. Was he powerful enough to subdue the monster? At the crest of Mount Qui the wizard Arii and Gwaum, prepare to do battle. Bearl approaches the mountain in time to see Gwaum prevail over the overmatched Arii. What could one warrior do in a battle between two powerful and terrible wizards? The Tale of the White Rock is the first of ten novels in the series Tales of Island World - A Wizard Fantasy Series. Island World is a tumultuous, magic world dominated by a fearsome beast named Gwaum. Created by the craft of the dark wizard Darnay, Gwaum terrorized Island World, consuming the human inhabitants and destroying the Six Kingdoms. The Tale of the White Rock epic fantasy series chronicles the struggle of Gwaum and his nemesis the wizard Arii during their battle to dominate Island World. This first novel begins the epic fantasy series.