Zerath Corven was one of the so-called Elder Mages of Inevir. He wasn't from a prestigious family and came from a commoner background.
Even though he had talent, Inevir's culture of believing in family bloodlines made it difficult for him.
Zerath had reached the sixth circle at the age of sixty through his own talent and effort. Yet even after becoming an Elder Mage, there were things that remained beyond his reach.
The Royal Library held knowledge gathered by generations of Inevir's greatest mages. Zerath hoped that somewhere among those records, he would find a way to take the next step.
Zerath had studied every book he could get his hands on. He had tried different methods of circulating mana and spent countless hours searching for a way to advance. Yet the path to the seventh circle remained out of reach.
He did not know whether the Royal Library held the answer, but he would not let the chance to find out slip away.
