The barrier that once shielded Valdemar is breaking. And with it, so is any illusion of safety.
Elspeth, Herald and heir to the throne, has left behind royal duty for something far more dangerous—mastering the mage powers she never knew she had. Guided by the Tayledras, she struggles to unlearn generations of magical silence and embrace a power her kingdom hasn’t seen in centuries.
But as Ancar of Hardorn unleashes dark sorcery that threatens to engulf Valdemar, time is running out. Elspeth must learn fast, because knowledge alone won’t be enough. She’ll have to fight with every part of who she is.
The next Herald-Mage is rising. If she fails, Valdemar may fall before her training is even complete.
