Elara, a young and ambitious girl from Everglen, is leading an ordinary life, tucked away in the heart of the mystical Evershade Forest. That is, until an encounter with a rogue goblin shaman awakens her latent magical abilities. This encounter not only marks her first victory but also yields her strange loot – artifacts of power that inexplicably augment her burgeoning abilities. Intrigued by her sudden power surge and aching for adventure, Elara leaves her tranquil life behind and is accepted into the prestigious Ironhold Academy an arcane institute of magic rumored to be built atop the ruins of an ancient dungeon. What should be a dream come true, however, quickly takes a dark turn as Elara is pulled into a world of arcane politics, dangerous lessons, and clandestine operations beneath the Institute's very foundation. As Elara delves deeper into the enigmatic underbelly of the Institute, she starts to unravel the chilling truth.