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First Wizard
First Wizard
(The Salvation of Tempestria Book 9)
MY NAME IS ARSHES MEGANE AND I AM IMMORTAL.
Before Arshes can save the future, she must first learn about the past. Travelling back further than ever before, she seeks a mythical figure, who disappeared around Year Zero.
A great personal tragedy leads devoted young cleric, Mags, to question her devotion of faith, beginning a journey that will change her world forever.
She meets a new friend with a joy of life and a fierce belief in the power of the individual, and though it’s against her Church’s teachings, Mags embraces that, but there’s more to do. Much more.
If she continues to cling to any aspect of her past, then all will be lost. The future hinges on her complete and utter rejection of all she has ever been. Only then can she embrace who and what she will become: the first wizard. Only then can the world be saved.
This is the story of The Salvation of Tempestria, as told by an immortal girl from the future using an Illegal Time Intervention to save the world…or possibly end it.
(The Salvation of Tempestria Book 9)
MY NAME IS ARSHES MEGANE AND I AM IMMORTAL.
Before Arshes can save the future, she must first learn about the past. Travelling back further than ever before, she seeks a mythical figure, who disappeared around Year Zero.
A great personal tragedy leads devoted young cleric, Mags, to question her devotion of faith, beginning a journey that will change her world forever.
She meets a new friend with a joy of life and a fierce belief in the power of the individual, and though it’s against her Church’s teachings, Mags embraces that, but there’s more to do. Much more.
If she continues to cling to any aspect of her past, then all will be lost. The future hinges on her complete and utter rejection of all she has ever been. Only then can she embrace who and what she will become: the first wizard. Only then can the world be saved.
This is the story of The Salvation of Tempestria, as told by an immortal girl from the future using an Illegal Time Intervention to save the world…or possibly end it.
697 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 21, 2025
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About the author
Gary Stringer
12 books26 followersScientist by profession, I try to give real science concepts a fantasy twist in my writing.
Update for June 2025
The first FOUR books in my Salvation of Tempestria series - Shifting Stars, Gathering Storm, Shadows Fall and Fragmented Control - are now permafree.
Tempestria series
For anyone interested in my earlier work, the Majaos Trilogy may also be found at that same site. Majaos trilogy.
While studying for my B.Sc. in Chemistry, I met a friend who introduced me to fantasy fiction, especially TSR, AD&D type books. Despite all I've read since, that remains my frame of reference for the fantasy genre.
My Salvation of Tempestria of Series, beginning with Shifting Stars is rooted in a updated version of that kind of fantasy world. But it's just 1 world within a wider sci-fi/fantasy universe and the story is told by an immortal girl from the future with a plan to save the world...or possibly end it.
Living in the seaside town of Blackpool, UK, enjoy long walks and theme parks in the summer, and theatre shows in the winter.
Sporting interests include tennis and netball.
Update for June 2025
The first FOUR books in my Salvation of Tempestria series - Shifting Stars, Gathering Storm, Shadows Fall and Fragmented Control - are now permafree.
Tempestria series
For anyone interested in my earlier work, the Majaos Trilogy may also be found at that same site. Majaos trilogy.
While studying for my B.Sc. in Chemistry, I met a friend who introduced me to fantasy fiction, especially TSR, AD&D type books. Despite all I've read since, that remains my frame of reference for the fantasy genre.
My Salvation of Tempestria of Series, beginning with Shifting Stars is rooted in a updated version of that kind of fantasy world. But it's just 1 world within a wider sci-fi/fantasy universe and the story is told by an immortal girl from the future with a plan to save the world...or possibly end it.
Living in the seaside town of Blackpool, UK, enjoy long walks and theme parks in the summer, and theatre shows in the winter.
Sporting interests include tennis and netball.
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November 23, 2025
Even without reading the previous books in the series, this story is surprisingly easy to follow. The world feels full and imaginative, and the author gives enough context for new readers to understand the characters and the stakes. It has the feeling of stepping into a larger universe while still letting you enjoy this one part of the story.
The focus on Arshes and the journey into the past adds mystery and depth. At the same time, Mags carries the emotional heart of the book. Her struggle with grief, faith, and identity makes the story feel grounded. Watching her slowly transform and question everything she once believed gives the book a strong emotional pull.
There is a good balance of magic, personal growth, and world-building. Even as a newcomer, you can appreciate how these elements connect. The concept of time intervention and an immortal narrator from the future adds an interesting twist that keeps the story feeling fresh.
For readers who enjoy fantasy with strong character arcs and a sense of destiny, this book works well even if you have not read the earlier installments. It offers adventure, emotion, and an intriguing look at the origins of Tempestria’s first wizard.
The focus on Arshes and the journey into the past adds mystery and depth. At the same time, Mags carries the emotional heart of the book. Her struggle with grief, faith, and identity makes the story feel grounded. Watching her slowly transform and question everything she once believed gives the book a strong emotional pull.
There is a good balance of magic, personal growth, and world-building. Even as a newcomer, you can appreciate how these elements connect. The concept of time intervention and an immortal narrator from the future adds an interesting twist that keeps the story feeling fresh.
For readers who enjoy fantasy with strong character arcs and a sense of destiny, this book works well even if you have not read the earlier installments. It offers adventure, emotion, and an intriguing look at the origins of Tempestria’s first wizard.
September 14, 2025
This is a difficult novel to review, much as it is a difficult one to read – which is curious, since the prose itself is lean and easy to follow. Yet the story resembles a tangled tapestry: mostly dialogue, countless threads, loose ends to track, all intertwined and strangely fascinating.
The author tosses an entire weave at the reader: time travel, immortals, gods, Neverpeople, Shadowkin, alternate dimensions, millennia of history, and a cast of characters vast enough to bear the weight of time itself. The story opens with Asher meeting her father after several thousand years of absence – because he had been split in two, half white knight and half dark knight, by a mysterious weapon. Those halves spent the ages locked in combat, while the world itself slipped “out of sync.” Add to this planar and anti-planar energy, Purity battling Harmony… and so it goes.
At the heart of it, Asher is on a quest to find/save Falycia, a planet erased from the timelines millennia ago, while searching for her aunt and Magias, the First Magician and founder of the Guardians of Time. A Guardian herself, Asher is a likable character, though at times a little too clever for her own good, so she finds herself trapped in a “pocket of time”. Naturally, she wields magic and can travel through time – perhaps enough to save the world and find her aunt. Or perhaps not.
The author tosses an entire weave at the reader: time travel, immortals, gods, Neverpeople, Shadowkin, alternate dimensions, millennia of history, and a cast of characters vast enough to bear the weight of time itself. The story opens with Asher meeting her father after several thousand years of absence – because he had been split in two, half white knight and half dark knight, by a mysterious weapon. Those halves spent the ages locked in combat, while the world itself slipped “out of sync.” Add to this planar and anti-planar energy, Purity battling Harmony… and so it goes.
At the heart of it, Asher is on a quest to find/save Falycia, a planet erased from the timelines millennia ago, while searching for her aunt and Magias, the First Magician and founder of the Guardians of Time. A Guardian herself, Asher is a likable character, though at times a little too clever for her own good, so she finds herself trapped in a “pocket of time”. Naturally, she wields magic and can travel through time – perhaps enough to save the world and find her aunt. Or perhaps not.
November 23, 2025
Kudos to any author who can sustain a story over 500 pages. The ambition alone deserves respect. The plot, with numerous threads, makes the main through line hard to follow. Long narratives from time to time didn’t help. Clearer signposts between threads—or a bit of trimming—could help the momentum.
The dialogue also leans heavily on attribution: “said,” “asked,” and lightly varied tags like “remarked” and “replied,” which creates a repetitive cadence. More reliance on action beats, character-specific voice, and the natural rhythm of the exchange would reduce the need for constant tags and give conversations more personality.
The dialogue also leans heavily on attribution: “said,” “asked,” and lightly varied tags like “remarked” and “replied,” which creates a repetitive cadence. More reliance on action beats, character-specific voice, and the natural rhythm of the exchange would reduce the need for constant tags and give conversations more personality.
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