Anrel Murau is the main character of the story, and is an ordinary enough man. He is the son of two powerful sorcerers who perished long ago in an unknown accident. Unfortunately for him, he did not inherit any powers of his own (hence the title, A Young Man Without Magic). Yet, he is happy. When he returns home after four years of education in the capital, he discovers that his best friend, Valin, has become obsessed with the politics of the capital and the welfare of human beings.
