The Siege of Tilpur by Brian McClellan is a long short story or short novella that delves into the early life of Field Marshal Tamas from the Powder Mage universe. Set at a younger age than anything previously written by McClellan, the story follows Tamas as a battle-hardened sergeant at nineteen years old, striving to achieve a heroic act that would earn him a battlefield promotion to a commissioned officer. The narrative unfolds as Tamas plans to capture the well-defended Gurlish fort of Tilpur, a strategic location due to its sole fresh water source in the desert, showcasing his ambition and skill amidst the backdrop of military corruption and incompetence.
The book provides readers with a deeper insight into the history of one of the beloved characters from the Powder Mage series, offering a rich backstory that builds upon the existing saga. Through vivid storytelling and character development, McClellan weaves a tale that not only fills gaps in Tamas's past but also sets the stage for the events that transpire in the subsequent novels of the series.
From The Publisher:
It is the height of the Gurlish Wars. Sergeant Tamas, a young infantryman in the Adran Army, struggles to keep his squad alive despite the blundering incompetence of their superior officers. Not only does Tamas have the curse of being an ambitious commoner in an army where rank is purchased rather than earned, he is also a powder mage. His magical ability to manipulate gunpowder is frowned upon by officers and feared by Privileged sorcerers.
When the Adran Army is about to give up on the siege of an enemy fortress, Tamas seizes upon the opportunity to prove his worth as a strategist and mage. But breaking the enemy on his own won't be easy, no matter how strong he is.
Powder Mage short story first published in the UNBOUND Anthology on December 1st, 2015.
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