Dunia, a land of wonder and joy, where civilisations grow and flourish with the mastery of magics beyond mortal comprehension. For humanity it is a hellish wasteland. With little talent and strength to stem the tide of enemies their species is on the brink of destruction as wars both internal and external ravage their cities. The ones tasked with protecting it turning their backs on their people to focus on their own selfish desires.  Sima Erymas is a student of magic in these dark times, hoping to improve his standing in the world and gain something every human in Dunia craves. A chance of survival. Praised as a genius he discovers the reality of his position when his school is attacked, and the very people that swore to help him send him to his death. But destiny has other plans for Sima.  Waking in an unknown land Sima vows revenge and prepares to set off an a journey which will take him across continents both known and unexplored in the pursuit of power. There's just one catch.  First he has to convince the skeleton in bright green and pink overalls to teach him magic.