Scion of Cyador - Saga of Recluce, Bk 11 Author:L. E. Modesitt Jr. Scion of Cyador continues the story begun in Magii of Cyador. Exploring the rich depths of the history of Recluce, Magii of Cyador introduced Lorn, a talented boy born into a family of Magii. A fastidious student mage who lacked blind devotion, Lorn was made into a lancer officer and shipped off to the frontier. Having survived... more » an extended stint fighting both barbarian raiders and the giant beasts of the Accursed Forest, Lorn has proven himself to be a fine officer perhaps too fine an officer. As his prowess has grown, so has the number of his enemies and rivals. Too much success has made him a marked man. When he returns to his home, both he and his young family become targets while all of Cyad is in upheaval over the death of the Emperor.« less