Even in his childhood, his being special was hinted as he used to get sudden attacks and headaches from the surge of the Old Magic within him. However, it is later revealed that his biological father is Lugh Lámhfhada and that he is a demigod. Max was supposedly the son of Brynn McDaniels and Scott McDaniels. He says what he thinks, though not always thinking about whether he should say it or not. He can be a bit oblivious to hints given to him from his friends.

He is also morally civilized and polite, as pointed out by Scathach. He has good leadership abilities and has a strong sense of justice. He has better control of his emotions so that they don't interfere with his duties and responsibilities. His pride leaves him easily goaded into spur-of-the-moment actions which he sometimes regrets later.Īs the series progresses, he matures greatly. He is impetuous, not necessarily thinking of the consequences of each action when he left Prusias's Games, he was not thinking of the fact that it left his superiors looking incompetent. An example of this is his immediate defense of his recruiter, Nigel Bristow, in the last of the Potentials tests. He is also courageous and loyal, willing to do the right thing. He is proud and unwilling to show weakness. When angry, his body trembles which are often a prelude to an astonishing burst of action. Max is brave and always eager to help but gets angry quickly, which fuels the Old Magic in his veins. He also has a thin scar on his face from his time training with Scathach, as well as other scars and weathering from aging during his time in the Sidh. But when Hazel and Hob form an improbable friendship, their bond may save the realm as they know it…or end it for good.Max has wavy black hair and hazel eyes. Hob, a commoner from the remote provinces, has been sent to the city to serve the Faeregines-and to spy on them.One wants to protect the dynasty. But the empress has other plans for her granddaughter, dark and dangerous plans to exploit Hazel’s talents and rekindle the Faeregine mystique. Whether it’s treachery from a rival house, the demon Lirlanders, or rebel forces, many believe the Faeregines are ripe to fall.Hazel, the youngest member of the royal family, is happy to leave ruling to her sisters so that she can study her magic. But the family’s magic has been fading, and with it their power over the empire. Neff’s new high-stakes middle grade fantasy follows two unlikely allies as they confront a conspiracy that will shake the world of Impyrium to its core.For over three thousand years, the Faeregine dynasty has ruled Impyrium. A new classic in the fantasy genre.' -Eoin Colfer, author of the bestselling Artemis Fowl seriesHenry H. A 2018 TEXAS LONE STAR READING LIST PICK!'A rare jewel.

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