In a world where elemental powers are wielded by the chosen few, Zarin has always been an outcast—powerless, invisible, and overshadowed by his gifted siblings. But when his family is torn apart by the ruthless Ascendants—beings who have twisted magic to reshape the world to their will—Zarin discovers a dangerous truth: his lack of power was not a curse of birth, but a result of ancient bindings placed upon him by the Ascendants themselves. Fleeing into the frozen Northern Wastes, Zarin meets Maros, an enigmatic mage who reveals the existence of a lost bloodline, one tied to a force older and more powerful than the elements. With the help of Reya, a battle-hardened Wanderer, Zarin embarks on a perilous journey to break the chains that have suppressed his true power. But unlocking this ancient magic comes at a cost. As Zarin's power begins to awaken, he must confront not only the Ascendants, who fear what he might become, but also the risk of being consumed by the very force that could either save the world—or destroy it. In a land where survival means wielding unimaginable power, Zarin must decide whether he will control his destiny, or if his destiny will control him. Shattered Chains is a tale of struggle, self-discovery, and the fight for freedom in a world dominated by power and fear. Will Zarin rise above his past and become the key to defeating the Ascendants, or will the awakening of his true nature lead to an even greater darkness?