Wizards believe that everything in the world conceals a hidden true name. Anyone who learns how to decipher it can replace or control anyone in the world at will. Neither kings nor popes, nor even the almighty gods, can escape the bonds of their true names.
Richard knows this is no idle claim, because he is the one who possesses this power. Not long ago, he was merely an apprentice at the bottom of the ladder. Now, having successfully seized the true name of a legendary wizard, he has risen to the top in a single leap and taken the throne that once belonged to his rival...
