The return of an ancient order not seen for a thousand years. Magic came easy for the other students. Not for Donovan. Learning he's a Zerenist answered many questions but posed even more, doing little to help unlock his potential. The arrival of a specter from his past throws his plans into turmoil, offering him a chance to reunite with his family. Prince Caddaric sought to escape his monotonous life when he went to study to become a wizard. Now in his third year, a family illness draws him back home where he begins to question if everything is as benign as it seems on the surface.