My strength was diminished but my knowledge remained, and I quickly reclaimed fragments of my lost powers--and even found some that were new. But this new life came with intrigues and rivalries of noble Houses, and obligations as well--one of which threatens to escalate out of control and put my progression at risk. If I was the young noble I seemed to be, I would be out of my depth. But I am not Lucian. I am the Rift Magus, and I've dealt with my share of both family obligations and unspeakable horrors, growing stronger all the while. I can do it again. I will do it again. There's nothing in this world that can stop me.