Nor Do the Stars Shine There by M J McBride

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Ruarshi Illyana, a sorcerer-physician from the far northern land of Miriyan, has traveled south to ply his trade in Europe. He is entirely content with the life of a wandering healer—right up until the day his assistant Wil is targeted in a terrible act of violence. His priorities shift overnight and he soon finds himself back in Miriyan, where he defies his training and his clan in order to study with a member of his country's warrior caste. He quickly discovers that his unusual talents are likely to get him into trouble, a worrying development but not one that's going to change his mind. Meanwhile, discontented Miriyanti and ambitious Europeans are putting their nefarious plans for Miriyan's future into motion. When his newfound abilities mark him out to play a major role in the vicious conflict that ensues, Ruarshi will have to use all his wit and skill to keep his friends and allies safe, or watch destruction overtake everything he loves.