Shackled Ascension Archmage Vail Exploits Book

**From the depths of a prison cell to the heights of magical power—but freedom comes with a deadly price.** Cassian Vail shouldn’t exist. Imprisoned for a crime he can’t remember, stripped of his magical potential, and left to rot in Ironhold’s darkest dungeon, he was meant to disappear. But when three impossible demon bonds awaken within him—Sparky, Zippy, and Smoky—everything changes. Now free but under constant scrutiny, Cassian must navigate the treacherous politics of the Royal Academy, where jealous nobles plot his downfall and the Church’s Inquisition watches his every move. His mysterious past holds secrets that could reshape the kingdom, and powerful enemies will stop at nothing to bury those secrets—and him—forever. **When demon portals begin tearing through reality itself, Cassian faces an impossible choice:** hide his true abilities and let the kingdom fall, or risk everything to close the rifts—knowing that using his full power will expose him as something far more dangerous than anyone imagined. **Perfect for fans of epic progression fantasy, magical academies, and heroes who forge their own destiny against impossible odds.** *Shackled Ascension* is the explosive first book in *The Archmage Vail Exploits* trilogy—a tale of redemption, forbidden magic, and the bonds that make us stronger than we ever imagined. — **What readers love:** ✦ Unique demon bond magic system with personality-filled companions ✦ Academy setting with high-stakes political intrigue ✦ Underdog protagonist rising from nothing to legendary status ✦ Epic battles, dangerous dungeons, and world-threatening demon rifts ✦ Complex relationships and morally gray characters ✦ Tournament arc showcasing creative magical combat **Content note:** Contains fantasy violence, political intrigue, and themes of imprisonment and redemption.