A soldier's life is thrown into turmoil after his battalion is wiped out by an unnatural enemy and he discovers that he can wield magicAs the sole survivor of a surprise attack on his battalion, Deinre, a soldier of High Keep, vows to reunite the princess he’s sworn to protect with the royal family. However, the attack awakens an innate power within Deinre—the ability to wield magic—a revelation that terrifies him.His journey to protect the princess uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the very foundation of his kingdom...As he struggles to accept his newfound abilities, Deinre must find the courage to forge a new fate for himself and protect the realm from forces that seek to destroy the world in their quest for power.