The Phoenix Transformed

In The Phoenix Transformed, part of the Enduring Flame Trilogy by Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory, the narrative unfolds in a richly developed world a thousand years after the events of the Obsidian Trilogy. The story centers on Harrier Gillain, the first Knight-Mage in a millennium; Tiercel Rolfort, the first High Mage in centuries; and Shaiara, a desert tribe leader who nurtures both boys. Together, they confront the malevolent Wild Mage Bisochim, who believes he is restoring balance, as they seek to thwart his dark ambitions and protect their kin from impending magical threats.