by Rey Athens
In 'Of Oil & Sorcery', the lowest ranking mage at the most prestigious magic academy in the nation accidentally sees something he wasn’t supposed to. Gill Dragstenn, the only tome-wielder at Eye of Newt University, finds himself at the crossroads of the academy's deep-rooted secrets. Students disappear, shadowy figures move in the night, and an enigmatic entity hovers at the edge of Gill's comprehension. All the while, a romantic tangle distracts him, and a formidable classmate proves to be a constant threat. In the backdrop, the drums of war beat louder as the Diesel Empire, a technologically advanced adversary, gears up for world domination. Can Gill untangle the intricate web of mysteries his school is wrapped in while avoiding the invisible danger that stalks him? Dive into 'Of Oil & Sorcery', an engrossing tale of magic, machinery, and one mage's relentless pursuit of truth. Will Gill rise to the occasion, or will he be overwhelmed by the mysteries that surround him?
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