Darkness has descended upon Auri'sia.From a young age, Aay'ika was trained as a warrior. She was taught to lead. To command armies. For years, she did just that. As a highly respected commander within the Order, Aay'ika had everything she could have ever wanted. Wealth. Power. The love of her life. Then, on one fateful day, it was all taken from her.Accused of treason, stripped of her rank, and sentenced to death, Aay'ika had lost everything she held dear. Condemned to live out her days rotting in prison and wallowing in her own despair, she never lost faith. A glimmer of hope remained. But escaping from her confinement is only the beginning of her journey.On the run from her own people, Aay'ika must join forces with old friends and new enemies alike. In an attempt to prove her innocence, she uncovers a plot that could unravel the entire Order. Aay'ika must head down a treacherous path. Deadly secrets and ominous figures hide around every corner, threatening her at every turn. Death follows in her wake. Aay'ika is left with little choice as the legend of the Awakening looms over her.