Beyond the Moon Sea - 5x8" Paperback

A rogue scholar defies his destiny and ventures into a forbidden, mythical land, on a perilous quest to unlock the ancient secrets of a lost empire's magic.   Infamous explorer, Kores Galtrin, is at a crossroads in life. Once revered for his adventurous spirit and relentless pursuit of knowledge, he is now viewed with suspicion by the academia that once celebrated him.  The headmaster of his school gives him an ultimatum: retire honorably and settle into obscurity, or risk everything. An enigmatic invitation from a mysterious lord provides an escape from the fate he fears. Hidden within the lord’s letter, he finds a map leading to the uncharted east, a continent forbidden to the masters of the school. Vailassa, the land of his childhood dreams, is an intoxicating blend of dark power and mythical beings. Against his better judgment and coerced by the promise of unraveling the mysteries of an ancient Alcar portal, Kores embarks on a journey that promises to challenge his intellect, coura