Santiago Uracán is an apostate—an outlaw mage warrior groomed to be a god's plaything and hunted by the Institute of Blind Eyes, a sinister organization that manipulates the world with shadows. With his cunning abilities and an arsenal of magical skills, he’s a weapon against the Institute’s oppression in a world where cruelty is justified by the brainwashed masses, and kindness is scarce.

In this collection of tales, Santiago confronts Institute enforcers, monstrous creatures tainted by dark magic, and the difficult choices between personal freedom and the greater good. When he stumbles upon an ancient machine, his fate intertwines with that of Rook, a cheerful yet unyielding paladin. Together, they navigate a world where loyalty, love, and duty collide—and where Santiago must struggle to protect his individuality in a society that sees him as nothing but a threat.

Dive into The First Apostate and explore a world of gray morality, strange magic, and a lone hero who must battle not only external enemies but also his own struggle for identity in a world that wishes to break him and sell him by the piece.