The Kingdom of Verun is on the brink of collapse. For centuries, it has been protected by the Orders of the Guardians, powerful beings who wielded the magic of the ancient gods, maintaining peace and prosperity throughout the land. However, a long-simmering betrayal has undone this balance. Altherion, an exiled noble who swore vengeance, forged an alliance with an ancestral force that everyone believed extinct: the Karumn, shadowy beings who once nearly destroyed the world. With the rise of darkness, the Guardians are weakened, their powers no longer able to contain the chaos. The provinces of Verun, once united under a single banner, find themselves divided by internal strife, treacherous nobles, and rival factions. The people are dragged into war, and darkness takes hold of the lands, raising a veil of despair. At the center of this turmoil is Cael, the lost heir of Verun, who grew up in obscurity, unaware of his true legacy. His lineage is intertwined with divine fire, a force that can rekindle hope in the darkened lands. By his side is Arionna, a renegade sorceress whose forbidden powers are met with suspicion from both mortals and Guardians. Arionna carries a dangerous secret: a connection to the darkness that threatens to destroy everything. Accompanying them is Tharion, a cursed warrior, whose uncontrollable fury has pushed him to the fringes of society but may hold the key to defeating the dark forces. The journey of the three heroes traverses devastated lands, ruined kingdoms, and forgotten places where the echoes of the ancient gods still whisper secrets. As they fight against the Karumn and their own inner demons, they discover that the true threat lies not only outside but at the heart of the Kingdom of Verun. And to win this war, each must make unimaginable sacrifices, risking losing everything they are, or even their own humanity.
