The Books of Azric: The Beginning in Bloomington, MN

Azric was once a beautiful land, until the plague. Now the population suffers in the lower realms. Outlaws have taken over Realm 5 and threaten Realm 4. The crime lords of Realm 3 control everything, including the king's advisers. Colt, a bounty hunter, is stranded in Realm 5. His enemies stand between him and his escape. With no allies, Colt enlists the help of Zane, an elf forced into slavery at a young age. Until now, Zane has never known life outside the treacherous Realm 5.