Firebird Book Award. IndieBrag Award. Wishing Shelf Book Award. For centuries the lands have fought over differences in magic. In a world where magic is as common as firelight, only the feeble-born, sick, or those unworthy of the gods can't use it. Those unworthy like Par. He's hidden his abnormality to escape the ravaging of his mind and soul by the Hierarchy. But when his rebel friend is caught conjuring forbidden...