The Mage's Gift Series by Robin Lythgoe

A vengeful mage. A powerful gift. A naive youth. Sherakai never wanted to become a warrior like his father and brothers. Satisfied with being fourth in line to inherit title and responsibility, he wants only to be Master of the Horse. But on the eve of his sister’s wedding, a terrible gift arrives and Sherakai’s course changes forever. His magic is the key to secrets he does not know or understand, and he must learn to fight to escape a future he doesn’t believe in... moreA vengeful mage. A powerful gift. A naive youth. Sherakai never wanted to become a warrior like his father and brothers. Satisfied with being fourth in line to inherit title and responsibility, he wants only to be Master of the Horse. But on the eve of his sister’s wedding, a terrible gift arrives and Sherakai’s course changes forever. His magic is the key to secrets he does not know or understand, and he must learn to fight to escape a future he doesn’t believe in. Now he must use what he hates to regain what he loves. less

The story continues as Sherakai dan Tameko discovers there is no easy escape from the tangled destiny laid out for him.Sherakai dan Tameko is remade both physically and magically, then trained to become Bairith Mindar's personal weapon, even his Gift cannot help him control the creature he becomes. Now, with his volatile skills painting a bloody path across his beloved country, he must outwit and outfight the man who enslaved him and destroyed his life... moreThe story continues as Sherakai dan Tameko discovers there is no easy escape from the tangled destiny laid out for him.Sherakai dan Tameko is remade both physically and magically, then trained to become Bairith Mindar's personal weapon, even his Gift cannot help him control the creature he becomes. Now, with his volatile skills painting a bloody path across his beloved country, he must outwit and outfight the man who enslaved him and destroyed his life.Sherakai's quest for freedom could break the magical leash that binds him to the mage who would be his master—or it could break his mind and loose a monster. less