Marcus Adicio,the Heir of Baiseen. Concept art by Anna Campbell.

We’re alike in many ways, my brother and I—same tall, broad build; brown eyes; and olive skin, though my hair is the color of brass, not black. Also, my brother’s nineteen, two years older than me, and non-savant—he can’t raise a phantom. It’s a blow to him, because I am savant and therefore Heir to the Throne of Baiseen, a fact that turns everything between us sour. If he only knew how hard is is for me, being savant to a warrior phantom…