Though Vanyel has been born with near-legendary abilities to work both Herald and Mage magic, he wishes to become a Bard, so he is sent to his aunt, Savil, one of the famed Herald-Mages of Valdemar. Strong-willed and self-centered, Vanyel is a challenge even Savil can not master alone. Soon he will become the focus of frightening forces, lending his raw magic to a spell that unleashes terrifying wyr-hunters on the land. By the time Savil seeks the assistance of a Shin'a'in Adept, Vanyel's wild talent may have already grown beyond anyone's ability to contain, placing Vanyel, Savil, and Valdemar itself in desperate peril. -- Adapted from Goodreads.