A World Torn Asunder. A Town Stranded. A Destiny Unfolding. The Pactlands—a continent bound by fragile alliances and governed by the High Magus Council—teeter on the brink of war. Nalya Ruus, a newly commissioned captain in Halen’s military, seeks to prove her worth in a kingdom where ambition is as dangerous as open conflict. When Vectoran raiders descend on Freeman villages in the Disputed Lands, Nalya petitions her king for a secret mission: to intervene against the encroaching empire and demonstrate Halen’s strength. But the expedition takes an unexpected turn when a violent, violet light fractures the heavens, shaking the very foundation of her world. Across the rift, the quiet coastal town of Ladysmith, British Columbia, vanishes from Earth in a single night, reappearing in the Disputed Lands. Stranded in an unfamiliar world, the townspeople must grapple with the terrifying reality of their displacement. Without access to modern resources, Ladysmith is thrust into a desperate struggle for survival amidst medieval politics, strange magic, and the constant threat of war. Nalya’s path converges with three unlikely companions from Ladysmith: Ryan, a sharp-minded university student; Terra, a young girl haunted by visions of a future not yet written; and Cale, a local officer seeking clarity amidst chaos. Together, they travel to Halen, where Nalya hopes to secure aid for the displaced town and to counter Vectoran aggression in the Disputed Lands. But the growing tensions threaten to ignite a conflict that could engulf the Pactlands in flames—and Ladysmith may hold the key to a dangerous, unforeseen future. As alliances form and betrayals unfold, two worlds must grapple with their entwined destinies. In this first installment of the Riftbourne Legacy, cultures collide, powers awaken, and the fragile threads of existence begin to unravel. Bound by a shared struggle, both Ladysmith and the Pactlands must face forces far beyond their understanding—or risk annihilation in the face of unrelenting change.