Tensions are rising between the bordering nations of Micacao and Niekalarah. The Governor of Micacao sees no path for diplomacy. The inevitable outcome: War. For guaranteed success, he sends his Private Guard, Ilian, on a mission to find the legendary warrior of the glass sword. Ilian travels to the mountainous regions of the rural south and finds the warrior in a laborer named Cordaya. As destruction and devastation rain down on the villages and local communities, Cordaya, the warrior of the glass sword, is their only line of defense from these attacks. She refuses to leave her people without protection. Ilian, knowing he cannot return without her acceptance to meet with the Governor, must devise a new plan. For the interim, he finds residence and employment with none other than Cordaya's adoptive parents. But more than the attacks occur on these lands as evil spreads beneath their feet, racing through the roots of life. The gods grow...

The Schism now out of focus, the race for the Staff of the Gods begins. Will Botalia and team be able to stop the others from achieving the ultimate power, or will their minds be corrupted to chase the power for themselves? Tanten Flynn and team were able to escape from the Magistrate Association without much of a challenge amidst the outbreak of the Schism occurring within the city. With the altar piece in their possession, their mission of obtaining the Staff of the Gods grows closer. Botalia and crew team up with two Professionals, also council members of the Magistrate Association, in an attempt to stop Tanten, Atlas, and however many other enemies they may face on their mission to come. They travel to Qoterra, a land of magic and mystery, danger and peril. The threat of a run-in with another team is the least of their worries as they traverse treacherous terrain, encounter strong, mystical creatures, and enter...

Beyond the reach of light, what hides in the dark? At twenty years of age, Hannah Baker lived a simple life where routine and familiarity were the only territory she dared to tread. But simple would turn complicated as she comes face to face with a sorcerer practicing magic in the market district. Not only is this illegal, but seeing a sorcerer commit such an act would surely result in her death. She meets with the sorcerer once more at the Royal Ball held to find a bride for the Prince. He reveals that a magical illness, created by a group of vengeful sorcerers, will fall on the kingdom if the Prince does not revise proposed legislation. Hannah cannot decide whether to warn the Prince and the kingdom, as she would then be seen as an accomplice to a sorcerer (punishable by death), or to save no more than herself and her family. But when her proposal to the Prince ties her to the fate of the kingdom, Hannah discovers more...