The Council of Athyzia: A Fantasy Novel of Politics and Magic (The Athyziad)

The Osseomancer is finally vanquished, but the work has only just begun. For a quarter-century, the dark wizard and his undead hordes raged across Jenor, leaving all in terror. Only the combined forces of men, dwarves, and elves, united by their desperation, were able to defeat him and his horrific magic. Now, the world is battered and broken. Much needs to be rebuilt. And without a common foe, how long can all remain united? Hoping to maintain such unity, the mage Snorri and his aide Nauveena invite all to a council at the magic academy Athyzia. Nauveena expects such a council to be easy, especially compared to years of war. But soon enough, she learns that politics are more difficult than magic… and more dangerous. Each member of the council arrives at Athyzia wishing to build a lasting peace, but each has their own idea of what that peace should look like. The elves wish to abolish the bigoted Elf Laws practiced in the realms of men. The dwarves wish to return to their mountain homelands.