The Nirum Empire is dying, and its death rattle threatens the world of Yold. Since the king's death, Queen Vikena has ruled by vengeance and greed, sacking rival lands and shattering alliances as rumors of civil war spread. While unrest festers across the realm, the twin moons of Yold creep closer each night-a magical omen looming in the sky. Rip is a street thief surviving the empire's collapse through quick hands, a strong will, and a dash of luck. When his fortune finally runs dry, he's captured and condemned, then spared only to be bound into service to the Grand Sorcerer, Elokore the Torch-a wizard whose faith in the empire is beginning to fracture. During the wizard's charge, a sinister act binds Rip's fate to the queen's own daughter, Eyla, and escape becomes their only hope of outrunning Vikena's tightening grip. Along with the wizard's cat-Barnacle-Rip and Eyla flee into a wild countryside thick with ancient enchantments, bloodthirsty giants, traitorous blades, and even dragons. Throughout their journey, they seek refuge, only to uncover secrets older than the crumbling empire itself. A tale of stealth, sorcery, and survival, The Sorcerer's Torch is Book One of the Moonweld Saga.