Of Feathers and Thorns Anthology tragedy strikes again—a tragedy with

tragedy strikes again—a tragedy with devastating political and personal ramifications

but strange happenings—some whimsical

neither is their journey along the lantern path

not a chosen one

Of Feathers and Thorns Anthology tragedy strikes again—a tragedy withBy: Kit Vincent After manifesting thorned magic and nearly destroying his hometown, Kieren Belltower is summoned to join the Magic Service an institution in charge of magical affairs and start an apprenticeship with a high ranking magician. But instead of the mage assigned to teach him, Kieren is greeted by his haughty and annoyingly handsome senior apprentice Esten, who clearly has more important things to do than chaperone some newbie. Their teacher