In a future where magic is reality, the prestigious Volsung Academy trains young mages to master the Seven Aspects and shape existence itself. Thermalists manipulate heat and cold, Dynamists command electromagnetic forces, and Atomicists alter chemical structures. Radiants bend light, Binders harness nuclear forces, Psionics control the mind and motion, and Gravitists wield the power of gravity. For Novice Mage Vivienne Desai, joining the Academy is a dream come true—a chance to unlock her potential and prove herself. But with her ambitious twin, Vera, by her side, that dream is complicated by their long-standing rivalry. The sisters’ aspirations crumble when a deadly phenomenon known as "the fraying" begins to unravel the Academy from within, driving mages to madness and threatening the very magic that opened the stars to humanity. As the danger grows, the Academy divides: one faction urges caution, while another pushes the limits of magic in a desperate bid to cure the fraying. Amid the chaos, a prophecy of ancient Orbs is spoken, promising to heal magic entirely—and is met with a mix of skepticism and cautious hope. With loyalties tested and the stakes higher than ever, Vivienne must navigate betrayal, ambition, and her strained bond with Vera. Her choices will determine whether magic is humanity’s greatest triumph—or its ultimate downfall.