The Quickening

This series follows Wyl Thirsk, a young general burdened by a magical "gift" that compels him to seek the throne of Morgravia. He navigates political intrigue and looming war as he tries to prevent a despotic king from conquering neighboring lands and to break the curse that binds him. The books are connected by Wyl's ongoing struggle against tyranny and his quest to control the powerful magic he inherited.