Five centuries after magic was banished, its return reignites old fears and sparks new unrest, threatening to unravel a kingdom already on the brink of collapse.

Kadaris, eager to prove herself, is sent to a distant land simmering with unrest. When the ruler’s husband moves to restore the standing of mages, it fractures the realm, pitting those who embrace magic against those who would see it purged forever.

Tasked with tracking a rogue faction of mages, Kadaris and her companions venture into hostile terrain, where treachery waits behind every shadow. As they navigate ancient ruins, arcane traps, and fractured loyalties, Kadaris must harness her emerging powers to survive—and protect those who follow her.

But what began as a mission of loyalty unravels into something far more dangerous. The conspiracy runs deeper than anyone feared. And as powerful figures like Dinoren rally the mages toward open conflict, Kadaris begins to question who the true traitors are.

The kingdom stands on the edge of war. Mages are divided. Lines have been drawn.