The Initiate Brother Book One

In the ancient kingdom of Wa, a new Emperor, Akantsu, rules with fear after plague and warfare decimated the royal line. He distrusts the mystical Botahist Monks and especially Lord Shonto, a brilliant leader whose adopted daughter is the last surviving member of the old royal family. Sent to a dangerous border province, Lord Shonto, accompanied by the gifted Initiate Brother Shuyun, must navigate political machinations and barbarian threats, unaware of the young monk's extraordinary, long-dormant magical potential.