
Web serial by Fierstown
Alastair Meade, an unassuming headmaster from the quiet country school of Glimmerglass, is summoned to serve as Interim Headmaster of the prestigious Emberstone Academy of Magic — a sprawling castle steeped in arcane tradition, worlds away from the peaceful forests he calls home. Once a scholarship student from a humble farm, Alastair must confront old insecurities, skeptical powerful parents, and long-buried rivals. His unexpected tenure plunges him into political intrigue, ancient magical battles, and dangerous rescue missions. To save Emberstone, a country mage haunted by a past of bullying and burdened by a temporary title must rally a fractured faculty and guide competitive students through escalating threats.