Spell Crossed Series by Robert Priest, Robert Priest

A painted sword is their only protection from evil sorcery, strange creatures, and enemy forces.On the spell-crossed Phaer Isle, teenage Xemion dreams of being a great swordsman. When he finds a blade-shaped stick, he fashions it to look like a real sword. Knowing that the laws of their cruel Pathan conquerors would require a death sentence for possession of such an object, his friend Saheli demands he destroy it. He agrees, but insists on performing just one sword ceremony... moreA painted sword is their only protection from evil sorcery, strange creatures, and enemy forces.On the spell-crossed Phaer Isle, teenage Xemion dreams of being a great swordsman. When he finds a blade-shaped stick, he fashions it to look like a real sword. Knowing that the laws of their cruel Pathan conquerors would require a death sentence for possession of such an object, his friend Saheli demands he destroy it. He agrees, but insists on performing just one sword ceremony. When his mastery of the weapon, a skill long forgotten, is witnessed by a mysterious man named Vallaine, the two friends are invited to join a planned rebellion. At first they refuse, but when a sadistic official discovers their transgressions, they are forced to flee their home and embark on a dangerous journey to the ruins of the ancient city of Ulde, where rebel forces are gathering.Armed with only their wits and the painted sword, they face Thralls, Triplicants, dragons, rage-wraiths, and a host of other spell-crossed beings. As they approach the Great Kone, source of all spell-craft, Saheli’s fear of magic and Xemion’s attraction to it bind them in a crossed spell of their own — one that threatens to separate the two forever. less

The rebels have amassed in the ancient Phaer city of Ulde. Amongst the throngs of seasoned warriors and new recruits to the cause, 15-year-old Xemion is at a crossroads. He believes in the cause of his people, and his dreams of being a swordfighter appear close to becoming a reality. But without his warrior beloved, Saheli, by his side, he's incomplete.The two young friends have been spell crossed — one destined to always remember and the other to forget... moreThe rebels have amassed in the ancient Phaer city of Ulde. Amongst the throngs of seasoned warriors and new recruits to the cause, 15-year-old Xemion is at a crossroads. He believes in the cause of his people, and his dreams of being a swordfighter appear close to becoming a reality. But without his warrior beloved, Saheli, by his side, he's incomplete.The two young friends have been spell crossed — one destined to always remember and the other to forget. Jealousy, anger, and betrayal may have a bigger part to play in the future of the two friends than either of them could have ever imagined. With war looming, can Xemion find Saheli before she's lost to him forever? Will he ever get a second kiss? less

With enemies closing in from all sides, Xemion must make a choice between his beloved and his destiny as a mage. In Book 3 of the Spell Crossed series, young Xemion now has great power as a mage and as a warrior. But none of that means anything to him if he cannot bring back his beloved Saheli. To complicate things, he is caught up in so many crossed spells that it seems he can’t make a move to attain one desire without destroying another... moreWith enemies closing in from all sides, Xemion must make a choice between his beloved and his destiny as a mage. In Book 3 of the Spell Crossed series, young Xemion now has great power as a mage and as a warrior. But none of that means anything to him if he cannot bring back his beloved Saheli. To complicate things, he is caught up in so many crossed spells that it seems he can’t make a move to attain one desire without destroying another. With enemies closing in on the Phaer Republic from all sides, Xemion must make a choice between his spell-crossed love and his destiny as a mage. And with war looming, the evil Montither is set on taking care of Saheli once and for all. Can Xemion save her in time without losing all he has worked for? less