Pyforial Mage Trilogy Series by B.T. Narro

Neeko's quiet evening is interrupted when a fire-mage of the king's army comes to his door demanding hospitality for the night. She says war is beginning, but this becomes the least of Neeko's concerns when an altercation erupts between his drunken father and the fire-mage, resulting in his home burned to the ground with his father buried beneath the rubble... moreNeeko's quiet evening is interrupted when a fire-mage of the king's army comes to his door demanding hospitality for the night. She says war is beginning, but this becomes the least of Neeko's concerns when an altercation erupts between his drunken father and the fire-mage, resulting in his home burned to the ground with his father buried beneath the rubble.His only justice? A redemption scroll—payment for damages if Neeko can bring it to the king's master of coin in the capital before it expires. With the war of two kingdoms clashing amid towns, the trek will be perilous, but having a hidden talent for magic, Neeko's not deterred. Especially so when he learns his recently acquired companion, possessing her own redemption scroll, knows the land better than anyone. She may have a few oddities, like singing her thoughts and stashing weapons in occupied graves, but Neeko would put up with worse to get to the capital in time.Now if only Neeko knew what really awaited at the capital. less

With war escalating, Neeko knows he will be sent to battle soon. Meanwhile, his mother’s cunning murderer will stop at nothing to kill him. But these dangers don’t compare to what’s coming, what no one in the North can defend against except for him.Forced down crossroads that are sure to change the course of his life no matter which path he chooses, Neeko must use everything he’s learned to stay alive and protect the North. Unfortunately, that still might not be enough... moreWith war escalating, Neeko knows he will be sent to battle soon. Meanwhile, his mother’s cunning murderer will stop at nothing to kill him. But these dangers don’t compare to what’s coming, what no one in the North can defend against except for him.Forced down crossroads that are sure to change the course of his life no matter which path he chooses, Neeko must use everything he’s learned to stay alive and protect the North. Unfortunately, that still might not be enough. He thought he’d already seen the most horrible savagery with the murder of his mother, but the worst is yet to come. less

The war has claimed thousands of lives, and it will claim thousands more unless Neeko can stop it. Of his own volition, he plans to travel through hostile territory, to the well-fortified capital of the South to find and slay the Southern king. If this wasn’t difficult enough, the Northern army—headed in the same direction—has orders to kill Neeko on sight.But there are three people still on his side. Unfortunately, their assistance comes with a whole new set of challenges... moreThe war has claimed thousands of lives, and it will claim thousands more unless Neeko can stop it. Of his own volition, he plans to travel through hostile territory, to the well-fortified capital of the South to find and slay the Southern king. If this wasn’t difficult enough, the Northern army—headed in the same direction—has orders to kill Neeko on sight.But there are three people still on his side. Unfortunately, their assistance comes with a whole new set of challenges. There’s a psychic accused of murder who recently escaped custody, a chemist from a foreign land who cares little about the war and only seeks revenge for his fallen ally, and a mage whose guilt over recent events has her acting without prudence or patience. It isn’t long before it becomes clear to all of them that trusting each other could prove more difficult than assassinating the king. less