Whispers of the Veiled Falls [The Wizard's Orb Book #1]

What if the truth you're seeking has been hidden in plain sight all along?
Eighteen-year-old Charles Clearson's life takes a bewildering turn when his father sends him to live with a pair of eccentric relatives-magicians posing as his aunt and uncle. In a quiet village brimming with secrets, Charles begins to sense an otherworldly force lingering in the air. A premonition strikes during a brief nap, pulling him into a tangled web of mystery and self-discovery.
The truth begins to unfold when Charles meets Merrill, a peculiar girl who reveals she's a Pheynarian being in disguise. But Charles, burdened by doubt, refuses to believe her. His skepticism is further challenged by Wermath Trowellian, a wizard embroiled in an age-old battle against the ruthless tyrant and dark sorcerer Zabaran. In their revelations, Charles learns he's far more extraordinary than he ever imagined.
Armed with an olisi stick and guided by cryptic clues, Charles embarks on a daring quest to find the legendary Kimono plant, a tree of immense power hidden on Earth. His journey takes him to the mystical Escria, a paradise cloaked in danger, where the sacred Woistland Keep holds ancient secrets. There, he encounters formidable guardians-the Land Ladies, the scepter-wielder, and the Vines Summoner-only to face a sinister adversary: Bohandi, the vassal of dark forces determined to shatter his resolve.
Charles must navigate a labyrinth of twisted words, arcane battles, and buried truths to claim his destiny. But in the end, will he discover the courage to embrace the power that was within him all along? Or will the darkness of Pheynar consume him?
A gripping tale of magic, self-discovery, and the fight against destiny awaits.