Egon, an up-and-coming human Circle Mage, and Flavia, his famed elf Companion, take on a mission that is unlike their typical covert operations: they must save a village in the Mankind Monarchy from famine. But upon arrival, they find more than they bargained for. An old friend, long presumed dead, reappears and beckons them to join his quest for vengeance. The storylines of their destinies twist into an amalgamation of self-discovery, political intrigue, and heart-pounding adventure. Will any of this help Egon achieve his dream of becoming the ultimate magic-user, or will it lead to his downfall?