The Seals Of The Altior (Gabriele Pratesi).

The first chapter in the fantasy series "The Kingdom of Witches: The Seal of the Altar" is the key to understanding magic. This novel embodies both simplicity and vivacity in its descriptions. It takes readers to a medieval fantasy world where battles, magic, and spells reign. Baltdeon, a young man, is forced to enlist among the soldiers from the great Paladin order Hombro, on the plea of his estranged father. His dream of being an apprentice to an alchemist is shattered as he arrives at military outpost Lupis Arx in pursuit of wagon-loads of supplies. The heroes are drawn into a series of battles to provide defense against an army commanded by orcs that has been affected by ancient spells. As a result, they break their code of integrity and steal an ancient religious relic in an effort for survival, setting them on a thrilling adventure. Ensuring their continued survival, their main priority is to uphold their skills and save people's lives, but their ultimate goal is realizing their personal ambition: restoring back to the world the relic they've taken. Battles, sorcery, hidden rituals, treacheries, mystic forces, regal cities, empyreses, castles and towns lie in wait for them as they navigate life-threatening obstacles and try to make sense of the messiness that surrounds them.