R.A. Salvatore's DemonWars: Trial by Fire

Set in the world of R.A. Salvatore's fantasy novels, this five-issue 2003 CrossGen miniseries follows a young man named Ayden as he uncovers his connection to the powerful, outlawed magic of the Gemstones. Written by Scott Ciencin with artwork by Ron Wagner, Trial by Fire explores the tensions between the established church and those who wield this forbidden power, offering a self-contained entry point into Salvatore's richly detailed DemonWars saga.