In a world reshaped by the Gate Crisis, where monstrous creatures roam and the remnants of a human civilization lie scattered, a young Inhuman named Asher Alymmeris finds himself thrust into a perilous world of danger and discovery. Abandoned by a human society that fears and distrusts his kind, Asher lives a sheltered life in Dust Creek, a ramshackle frontier town clinging to the edges of a ruined metropolis. Hidden but nurtured by his parents, Elara and Thomas, two slightly notable Skill Engineers on the frontier. But Asher's world is about to be shattered when forces, fueled by prejudice and a thirst for power, target his parents. Driven by a fierce protectiveness and a burgeoning rage, Asher embarks on a perilous quest to save them, confronting his own fears and unleashing the full potential of his latent abilities. His journey leads him beyond the familiar confines of Dust Creek and into the heart of the hollows, where he encounters a grizzled adventurer named Gareth Brim and his band of Crimson Raiders, a group of seasoned brothers who live on the fringes of society. Asher's path unfolds amidst danger and opportunity, as he encounters a world teeming with monsters, Awakened individuals wielding extraordinary powers, and the remnants of a technology that holds the key to a brighter future. He discovers the true depths of his powers, forging new alliances and facing down enemies who threaten everything he holds dear. In a world where the lines between good and evil blur, Asher must forge his path.