On Polaris, legacy determines power. Status is inherited. And Vanguard is the forge.
Discovered on Earth by the legendary Marcus Antares, Faber is thrust into a world of magic, dragons, and enemies he doesn’t understand. Branded Unwanted, his only chance to remain on Polaris is to pledge himself to House Veil. Survival begins at Vanguard, where pledges are tested through relentless training, brutal battles, and uneasy alliances. If he doesn’t learn quickly, he faces exile—or death.
Danica has spent her life proving she’s more than the legacy she lacks. Pledging to House Omen, she fights for the place others would deny her. She’s always kept others at arm’s length, and the last thing she needs is a reckless outsider shaking everything she’s worked for. Yet somehow, Faber’s arrival changes everything, whether she likes it or not.
From the shadows, Belzbeth rises. Twisted by vengeance, she brings an army of goblins, trolls, and witches to strike at the crystal towers that sustain Polaris. In her hunt for the Betrayer, Faber is caught in her path. As her wrath turns toward him, truths long forgotten rise.
But the true test still lies ahead. To claim his place among Polaris’s greatest defenders, Faber and Danica must face the Starlight Trials—where only the strongest rise as Elite Paragons, and the rare few may seize the coveted title of Apprentice.