Ryke was lucky. Born a blacksmith’s son, curious, eager and friendly; he had everything he ever needed. Food was put on the table, friends he had fun with, a promising future. Except Ryke wanted to leave his hometown of Jekan, explore the endless desert outside of it and experience things only a Centurion could. When he finally entered the Ludus and joined their ranks- he learned of his family’s past, one kept from him for over a decade. His father disappeared. His bloodline was treacherous. His ambition? Unending.