Wizardborn by David Farland

This compilation of text details a multifaceted conflict and the characters involved. Key figures like Gaborn, the Earth King, grapple with their powers and leadership amidst invasions by monstrous reavers and political maneuvering from rivals like Raj Ahten and Lord Anders. The text also follows the journeys of Myrrima and Borenson, dealing with personal loss and a dangerous quest, and introduces Averan, a child wizard, learning about her unique connection to the Earth and assisting Gaborn. Various battles and magical events occur, highlighting the perilous state of the world and the intertwined fates of its inhabitants. The emergence of strange phenomena, like falling stars and powerful elementals, further underscores the escalating threats faced by these characters.