Masked

Masked
A Novel of Magic, Masks, and Machinations in the Veiled City

In the mist-shrouded city of Idrion, where magic is law and every mage wears a mask, both literal and political, power belongs to the guilds, and reputation can mean life or death.

But when a forgotten guild on the brink of extinction takes in a mysterious apprentice named Jasten, the Veiled City begins to stir.

Jasten is no ordinary newcomer. Beneath his rustic charm and too-wide smile lies something older, sharper, something watching. His arrival at the crumbling Virelyn Spire is not chance. It is intention. And while the city’s mighty guilds duel in public squares and whisper behind council doors, Jasten has plans of his own. Plans that may rewrite the fate of a dying guild… or unravel the very foundations of Idrion itself.

From enchanted duels beneath a sky of glass to ancient magic hidden in crumbling towers, Masked weaves a tale of quiet rebellion, subtle magic, and masks that remember. This is a story where illusion is truth, legends lie in wait, and power wears a thousand faces.

For fans of Brandon Sanderson, Patrick Rothfuss, and Leigh Bardugo, if you're ready to walk the fog-laced streets of a city built on secrets, put on your mask and step inside.

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