"Every young sorcerer must conquer the Triagonal Trials to secure their place within the Circle. Those who fail are doomed to live as magic-stripped mortals in the World That Is—a coming-of-age rite and a brutal culling both. This year has gathered a remarkable pool of competitors, including Ben, Sybil, and Sam. However, their path is fraught with danger as some of their peers are hellbent on their failure. Adding to their woes, the Solomonari cast a sinister shadow over the whole event. Could the terrible Bloodmask be lurking among their ranks? With threats closing in from all sides, they must forge new alliances and stay alert if they are to survive the Trials and keep their heads on—literally speaking."