Shadows of Light

Tirius has always been faithful to the teachings of Landalin, where passivism is praised and wielding Fabriclight and Ashlight is strictly forbidden. When he's beaten for his beliefs by followers of the opposing religion, the Doctrine of Harmony, the woman he loves saves him, putting herself at risk. Tirius must then choose how strictly he will follow Landalin's teachings if he hopes to protect himself and those he loves.

Shad, Tirius's cousin, has no such reservations. Neglected and abused by everyone that should have cared for him, Shad is determined to make a name for himself as the newest apprentice to the leader of the Doctrine of Harmony. As a trained wielder of magic, no one would be able to look down on him or dismiss him again. And all it will cost him is his cousin Tirius.

This epic fantasy melds religion into a rich magic system similar to Brent Weeks's LIGHTBRINGER series, features a mentored protagonist like Christopher Paolini's INHERITANCE CYCLE, and drives toward the climax with unstoppable pacing like Brandon Sanderson's STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE.