Fortress in the eye of time

About “Fortress in the eye of time”

In 1995, C.J. Cherryh wrote a novel about an old man who uses the Old Magic to create a young man through a Shaping. The old man's goal is to send the young man east to fix the mistakes of a past wizard war and start new conflicts. The story follows Mauryl, a powerful wizard who has ruled for a thousand years, and Tristen, a young man who unintentionally causes conflict between a prince and his father. The novel explores themes of destiny, ambition, and promises. It is a fantasy tale that blends legend with personal emotions.