Rival's Son

For generations, the Sefid, the world's magical force, could only be accessed by the Empire of Hamilay's ruling family, and only then by the use of sacrifice. The greater of sacrifice - a prized possession, a beloved pet, a servant, even a lover - the greater the magic Wielding. Now Empress Lerena Kevleren, in a preemptive move to safeguard her kingdom and eliminate her rivals, has done the unthinkable. Sacricifing those she loved the most, she Wielded the powers of the Sefid as they had never been used before. Though she knew her daring assault would vanquish her enemies, she never imagined it would change the very nature of her world. Due to Wielding, earth and air, fire and water, were suffused with the Sefid. The world soaked up magic like a desert soaks up rain. Wherever the fabric of the universe was most worn or under geatest stress, the Sefid found a home - waiting for those who would dare to Wield its power again.