Powder Mage Trilogy 01 - Promise of BloodChapter 23
Tamas Captured and Rescued
During the Orchard Valley Hunt, Tamas is ambushed and captured by royalists and Privileged, his leg shattered and poisoned with gold to block his powder magic. He is rescued in transit by Olem, Sabon, and forces guided by the hound Hrusch.
Outcome
Tamas survives but is severely weakened. The event exposes more traitors (Barat, Ryze) and leads to internal purges within his council and army.