Alodar was a mere journeyman thaumaturge learning the least of the five arts of magic. As such he had no right to aspire to the hand of the fair lady, Queen Vendora, but aspire he did.

"One of the most logical detailing of the laws of magic ever to appear in fantasy" - Lester del Rey

Out of print for over three decades and now returning to availability.

This edition includes new added chapters, a glossary and an author's afterward.