The Serpent and the Rose

Averil, a powerful mage and heir to the Duchy of Quitaine, faces a pivotal moment when her father summons her to fulfill her noble duties. Leaving behind her training with the Ladies of the Isle, she returns to her city of Fontevrai, where she encounters Gereint, a talented novice from a humble background in the magical order of the Knights of the Rose. Their meeting intertwines their destinies, setting the stage for a journey filled with magic, duty, and potential romance.