Sciona has spent her life fighting for a place in a world that didnt want her. Orphaned at four and driven by raw ambition, shes risen through the ranks of arcane academia, determined to become the first woman admitted to the legendary High Magistry. When she finally earns the title of highmage, she expects respectbut instead gets sabotage, isolation and a janitor for an assistant.

But Thomil is no ordinary janitor. A former hunter from the lands beyond Tirans magical barrier, he survived the brutal crossing that killed his family. For ten years, hes lived in the shadows of the city that benefits from the same power that destroyed his people. Now, working alongside a highmage, he finally sees a path to the truthand maybe vengeance.

Together, Sciona and Thomil uncover a buried secret that could unravel the very foundations of Tirans magical empire. As old powers awaken and dangerous forces close in, the mage and the outsider must decide what theyre willing to sacrificebecause some truths dont just rewrite history. They burn it to the ground.