An orphan boy, brought up in humble surroundings by his aunt and uncle, dreams of freedom and escape. Unexpectedly he discovers that he has special powers and needs to be trained in their use. His new mentor, a kindly but secretive old man, also tells him that his relatives have been lying about his parents' death - they were actually murdered by a powerful Dark Lord, a former pupil of his who turned to evil.
The boy sets out to fulfill his destiny by defeating the Dark Lord, only to see his mentor murdered by the forces of evil. He is aided in his quest by two companions - one male, one female - who end up romantically involved with each other.
Sound familiar?
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