Sixteen-year-old Hofen is thrilled when his High-Master invites him along to visit Corallius, the capital city where the King and Grand-Masters of all the guilds live. After the peacekeeper Grand-Master personally asks for his help with a special mission, he is elated and determined to succeed no matter what.

But his mission doesn't exactly go according to plan. One of the Royal Princes decides Hofen should not be snooping around his business and has Hofen moved to where he can keep an eye on him. The timing couldn't be worse. Hofen finds himself in the middle of a Royal coup fleeing for his life along with Princess Arlena, a haughty girl whose father may not only be behind the coup and rebelling warmaker army, but their future existence. Hofen faces the most dangerous and critical challenge of his life to protect the ones he loves and preserve the foundation of their entire world.

May be enjoyed as a standalone!