The Tale of Kingdreamer - Benjamin A. Sorensen

For Sorrel, life could not be better. He has a respected position in the Eternal City, working directly with the government. The course of his future is set; the rest of his life will be lived out among the streets and buildings that he loves.

Yes, life is good.

And life is about to teach him a simple truth:

There is more in the world than the Eternal City.