Chaos reigns unchecked, and ancient walls crumble.
Without mages, Asterheim is in anarchy, its Senate paralysed by self-interest.
As Lady Ariene struggles with warring factions of ambitious Senators, Rigel sets out on a perilous journey to Ceresheim, carrying a desperate plea for help.
But when an unknown darkness spreads across the eastern skies, Sophine turns to a forbidden power in desperation. Only then is the city’s true enemy revealed.
Set against horrors both within and without, what hope is there for Asterheim when the Darkling Mage arises?