Earth has transformed into a dangerous battleground protected by elite Mercenaries who stand between humanity and the monstrous Scourges. At the pinnacle of this warrior society stands Vane and his five children. But while four of the siblings are hailed as the next generation of saviors destined for the prestigious Ashenspire Collegium, the fourth brother, Hvern, is hidden away—unawakened, vulnerable, and legally powerless. As political tensions rise between the world's top academies and the Scourge threat intensifies, Hvern is forced out of the shadows. To stand beside his family and protect his kingdom, he must find a different kind of strength before the darkness consumes them all.
