A new weapon is forged in the defense of the Empire, a weapon whose blood runs true, but this blade may bring destruction to all he holds dear... Welcome to Askula, the realm in which the legendary ithtaru, guardians and defenders of the Umpratan Empire, are trained and honed into perfect weapons. Gifted with supernatural abilities far beyond the scope of most mortals, the members of the Ithtaru Order are a law unto themselves, given the power of summary judgment and the charge to protect the Empire from marauding spirits, invasions from other realms, and threats from within.Amarl is a hizeen, a half-spirit, and the first of his kind ever to step foot in Askula. He's been blessed with powerful gifts and abilities, but in turn he faces challenges beyond what any student should have to endure. Powers beyond his understanding move against him, and his incredible talent and unrelenting courage are the only weapons he has against these forces. Prophesied to mark his passage through the Empire in death and blood, he'll do what he must to protect those he loves, even if it means the destruction of the very thing he's duty-bound to protect... Askula Academy is a LitRPG academy-based fantasy. It contains profanity, violence, and references to adult situations.