About the book: 2005 / The news that the crown prince of the sorcerous kingdom of Timhallan is deprived of a magical gift can lead to the fall of the ruling dynasty. It is under this pretext that Bishop Vanier demands that young Joram be brought to him, who, however, is not even aware of his high origins and that, according to ancient prophecy, he is destined to become the source of the destruction of the world. Meanwhile, the imperial throne is empty, and only With the help of powerful magical spells, sorcerers manage to maintain the appearance of life in the body of the long-dead empress. No one knows how long it will be possible to keep the people in the dark, and therefore it is urgent to get rid of the unwanted contender for power and place a powerful sorcerer on the throne. It would seem that Joram is doomed, but... He still holds the amazing Dark Sword in his hands , capable of absorbing and concentrating magic...