A millennia ago, a devastating event known as "the Dragon'' nearly destroyed the known world. Now, ALL sorcery and its ancient knowledge are strictly controlled by the Acadamae Sorcerai, who dedicate their lives to using the aether to benefit, protect, and rebuild the civilized world. It's skills, craft, and constitution are passed down from Master to Apprentice. But ancient relics of the past are still lost amongst the great desert and are highly sought after by the wise, the greedy, and sinister alike. Hunting for the fabled relic "the breath of the dragon", Master of Sorcery Alobar Tecum and his Apprentice Hamzah awaken a devastating power, and find they are caught up in a race against time to stop forces that may doom the world again?A unique vision of sword-and-sorcery Fantasy from creator Daniel A. Becker, Master & Apprentice: ACT I collects chapters 1-4 for the first time in this high-stakes, coming-of-age hero's journey where Hamzah must learn the lessons of discovery, friendship, and survival to become a true Master of Sorcery.