The legend begins.

In Tempests and Slaughter, fans of Tamora Pierce will be rewarded with the never-before-told story of how Numair Salmalín came to Tortall. Newcomers will discover an unforgettable dream adventure where a kingdom’s potential rests over the shoulders of a guy with unimaginable gifts and a talent for making vicious enemies.

The legend begins.

In the ancient halls of the Imperial University of Carthak, a man has begun his journey to about Tempests and Slaughter becoming among most powerful mages the realm has ever known. Arram Draper is the youngest student in his course and has the Gift of unlimited prospect of greatness . and of getting danger.

At his side are his two close friends: clever Varice, a girl with too often-overlooked, and Ozorne, the ‘leftover prince’ with secret ambitions. Jointly, these three forge a bond that will one day shape kingdoms.

But as Ozorne inches nearer to the throne and Varice increases closer to Arram’s heart, Arram realizes that 1 day – soon – he’ll have to decide where his loyalties really lie.

In the Numair Chronicles, fans of Tamora Pierce will be rewarded with the never-before-told story of how Numair Salmalín found Tortall. Newcomers will quickly realize an unforgettable fantasy adventure where a kingdom’s future rests around the shoulders of the young man with unimaginable gifts and a skill for making dangerous enemies.