The lives of three very different people intertwine in a world governed by both magic and engineering. Alexander, a spy entangled in a web of intrigue, is on a mission to seize a secret magical artifact rumored to change the course of magic and shift the balance of power. His loyalties are tested when a new threat arises. Evelyn, an assistant at the Royal Academy of Magic, teaches red magic and conducts research to prove her worth in an academic world where nepotism rules. Vira, a member of a solitary tribe that rejects magic and follows the ancient ways of the Mother of Crops, sees her life shattered by treason. With her future uncertain, she must learn to survive on her own.