Mark of the Fool Reading Order

The gods chose him. He said no. After his parents died, Alex Roth had one desire: become a wizard. Through hard work, he… The gods chose him. He said no. After his parents died, Alex Roth had one desire: become a wizard. Through hard work, he was accepted into the University of Generasi, the world’s greatest academy of wizardry... Fate, however, had other plans. On his eighteenth birthday, he is Marked by prophecy as one of his kingdom’s five Heroes, chosen to fight the Ravener, his land’s great enemy. But his brand is 'The Fool'. Worst of the marks. Rather than die or serve other Heroes like past Fools, he takes a stand, rejects divine decree…and leaves. With his little sister, his childhood friend, and her cerberus, Alex flees for the university, hoping to research the mystery of the Ravener. He’ll make lifelong friends, learn magic from mad wizards, practice alchemy, fight mana vampires and try to pay tuition. There’s one small problem. The Mark insists on preventing the Fool from learning and casting spells, while enhancing skills outside of divinity, combat, and spellcraft… …that is, unless he learns to exploit the hell out of it. read more

While war rages in Thameland, other battles begin. With his first year complete, Alex Roth has made a discovery that cou… While war rages in Thameland, other battles begin. With his first year complete, Alex Roth has made a discovery that could change his kingdom forever. As the university prepares for an expedition to Thameland, Alex makes himself ready by growing stronger, taking summer courses on magic and spending time with his new friends and family. But conspiracy brews in Generasi. Demonic attacks target the expedition and as the city prepares for its annual Games of Roal, Alex must make sure that his own secrets don’t come back to bite him. At least he has family and a new relationship to calm his nerves. Until an unexpected visit throws his whole summer into disarray. There is no rest for the wicked. Or foolish. read more

The Fool has returned to a realm in chaos. As Generasi recovers from the wrath of a demon knight, Alex Roth travels to T… The Fool has returned to a realm in chaos. As Generasi recovers from the wrath of a demon knight, Alex Roth travels to Thameland to uncover the mysteries of the Ravener. He and his friends have grown in power, ready to take on any threat lurking in the hills of Greymoor, where their university mounts their expedition. But some things await Alex that no amount of training can counter. For soon, the Heroes of Thameland will be reunited with the Fool. And his secrets are on the line. read more

The Fool has been hunted. But he must become the hunter. Accompanying an expedition of wizards, Alex has proved himself… The Fool has been hunted. But he must become the hunter. Accompanying an expedition of wizards, Alex has proved himself against the dangers of Greymoor, calling upon summoned servants to defeat the Ravener’s hunters. But with the death of his pursuers, no answers are apparent, only more questions. And now Alex, the Heroes, his cabal and the mighty Baelin seek answers in the ancient Crymlyn swamp, which the Sage of Thameland calls home. But other eyes also watch the Crymlyn. Evil eyes. Demonic eyes. And the Ravener is far from done with Alex. For it has yet to call upon its more powerful servants… read more

To preserve the future, Alex must find the secrets of the past. After a devastating battle, Alex Roth is left with more… To preserve the future, Alex must find the secrets of the past. After a devastating battle, Alex Roth is left with more questions than answers, and—as the Ravener grows more aggressive—he and his companions struggle to learn the truth of Thameland’s Cycle. But—thanks to an old enemy—they do have one lead, though it will take them into the bowels of the darkest Hells. To prepare, Alex will have to reveal who he truly is to the other Heroes of Thameland, and deal with the consequences. On the line are not only truths about Thameland’s endless, bloody cycles…but also the greatest secret of the patron Saint of Alric… …the Traveller. read more

Armed with new knowledge, Alex is confronted by ancient conspiracies. After going to hell and back, Alex Roth has gained… Armed with new knowledge, Alex is confronted by ancient conspiracies. After going to hell and back, Alex Roth has gained knowledge about the Traveller, Thameland’s cycle, and the hidden priests that serve Uldar’s will. Anticipating his identity being discovered sooner or later, he plans to make himself so famous and indispensable to Generasi that the priests would not even have a prayer of dragging him into the war’s frontlines. With newfound power, he and his companions seek to prove themselves once more in the Games of Roal, all the while Alex expands his business empire, grows stronger and researches his foes. But those foes are not idle. Ancient alliances are renewed, and revelations about the truth of Thameland’s cycles will change Alex’s role in his kingdom, his school, and even in his own life. Forever. read more

A secret has been revealed, and others will follow. After a terrible revelation, Alex Roth must unlearn everything he kn… A secret has been revealed, and others will follow. After a terrible revelation, Alex Roth must unlearn everything he knows of Thameland and the cycle of the Ravener, all the while hunting for the hidden priests of Uldar’s Rise. As the First Apostle prepares to destroy the Fool, the villain receives an unexpected ally. Meanwhile, Alex himself has received new information about his Mark…information that could utterly change his lifepath. But he cannot keep his identity hidden forever. Not anymore. Who will have the last laugh? Alex Roth? Or the grinning face of the Fool? read more

As the enemy escalates, it’s time for Alex to free himself of his limitations once and for all. The Mark of the Fool. A… As the enemy escalates, it’s time for Alex to free himself of his limitations once and for all. The Mark of the Fool. A ‘gift’ from Uldar that enhances the bearer’s ability to learn any skill, but—in return—one cannot practise magic, engage in combat or use divinity at all. Alex Roth, the latest Fool, has found ways around his limitations. Now, however, he has hit a wall. To master the most powerful spells, Alex discovers that the Mark can no longer be worked around. It must be removed…or transformed. Luckily, The Fool of The Traveller’s cycle had laid down the groundwork to transform the Mark of the Fool, but her notes and equipment are hidden away in her sanctum somewhere in the far north. If Alex wants to be truly free, he must find it. And time is running out. The Ravener continues to escalate and the hidden church hunts him relentlessly. Will he transform the Mark in time and unleash his true potential or will his enemies find him first? In either case, their confrontation will be a mighty reckoning. read more

After gaining epic power and knowledge, Alex Roth will confront Uldar’s legacy and face the Ravener once and for all. A… After gaining epic power and knowledge, Alex Roth will confront Uldar’s legacy and face the Ravener once and for all. A cycle of victory and horror: the pride of the Kingdom of Thameland. That is the Ravener’s cycle. Over years of study, Alex Roth is finally an archwizard, has overcome the Mark of the Fool, and empowered his friends and companions. Yet their foe is the mightiest they have faced yet: the Ravener itself, now freed from thousands of years of chains and returned to its full strength. Alex will need to call on all his magic, all his bonds, his wits, his strategy and his resources to not only destroy the Ravener, but to shatter the cycle that has chained his kingdom since time immemorial. And Alex plans to destroy the hell out of it. read more