From Office Drone to Warlock King (eBook, ePUB)

Callen Drayke, a disillusioned analyst at Grimm & Vetch, yearns for a life beyond the monotony of corporate existence. Unbeknownst to him, a latent magical lineage simmers within his blood. One fateful day, he spills coffee on an old book, "Noctis Reliquary," awakening dormant magic and revealing a hidden world of Veilcrafting, a long-lost magical discipline.Attempting a beginner‘s spell, Callen causes chaos at Grimm & Vetch, leading to his termination. Embracing the unknown, he resolves to master Veilcrafting and journeys to Selmoor, a city steeped in occult history. Here, he meets Seraphine DuVaal, a feared Runespeaker, and Fenrik Vance, a silver-tongued grifter, who become his allies.Callen faces numerous challenges, from summoning a rogue Netherling to becoming entangled in a turf war between powerful arcane factions. His rising power draws the attention of The Lumen Covenant, a clandestine order dedicated to destroying Veilcrafters. They offer him amnesty in exchange for the Noctis Reliquary, tempting him with stability and acceptance.Torn between security and autonomy, Callen ultimately rejects the Covenant‘s offer. The Lumen Covenant assaults Seraphine‘s sanctuary, gravely injuring her and stealing the Noctis Reliquary. Consumed by guilt, Callen discovers a hidden glyph on his palm, revealing the final pages of the Reliquary etched into his skin. This Veilbinding Rite demands acceptance of his shadow self, forcing him to confront his inner demons.Callen confronts Archon Virellan, the leader of the Lumen Covenant, at their citadel. Now a full Veilcrafter, he wields shadow magic with resolve, defeating Virellan and showing mercy, proving his transformation. Callen becomes a guardian of Selmoor‘s arcane harmony, reclaims the Noctis Reliquary, and establishes the Sanctum Noctis, a school for responsible shadow magic.No longer a faceless analyst, Callen Drayke emerges as a leader, teacher, and warlock of legend. He has forged his own kingdom through purpose, fulfilling his deepest desires and embracing his true potential. His journey culminates in a life of meaning and impact, far beyond the confines of his former existence.