Archmage of Waterdeep

Chosen of Mystra

Master of Blackstaff Tower

Khelben "The Blackstaff" Arunsun has lived for centuries and kept more secrets than anyone can imagine. He is more than a wizard, more than the protector of the City of Splendors, and more than human.

When his consciousness is intermingled with that of his young apprentice, they will learn more from each other than either expected, and go together to a fate neither could possibly see coming.

Steven E. Schend breathes new life into one of Faerûn's most vital mages, and reveals secrets and lies from a thousand years of Realmslore.