Assassin's Apprentice

Fitz, the illegitimate son of Prince Chivalry, navigates a life of rejection at the royal court, raised by a stableman. His unique heritage grants him the magical Skill and exposes him to the sinister arts of assassination under King Shrewd's secret tutelage. As he matures amidst coastal raids threatening the kingdom, Fitz prepares for a perilous mission that could determine his fate and that of the realm. While seen as a potential threat to the throne, he may hold the key to the kingdom's survival.