Azimuth (The Rahki Chronicles Book 1) / Rennie St. James

Trapped in an office job, Mia Rayner dreamed of adventure.

And then it came true.

When she finds the body of her Gypsy teacher, Mia's life will shift into a blur of martial arts, mythology, and murder. Taught by the enigmatic Cayden Jodhani, she'll learn the warrior's path in a Rahki world where magic hangs heavy between Mia and her destiny. With a young orphan by her side, Mia will have to fight to earn her place as a guardian protector.  Ancient prophecies claim she and the gifted child are destined to save mankind; Mia is more worried about saving them from the next attempt on their lives.

However, some epic journeys do start with a stumble.