Haunted by his father's expectations and the taunts of his classmates, fifteen-year-old Tiuri strives for the honor of becoming a Knight of Dagonaut, all while his kingdom confronts a growing darkness.

Pursued by the Red Riders and Novices, Tiuri journeyed toward Mistrinaut, where the mayor’s daughter took a sharp interest in his undertaking.

The Red Riders drove their prisoners deep into the snow-choked mountains. A sudden storm forced Tiuri and Lavinia to seek refuge within a foreboding monastery.

Bound for Unauwen, Tiuri and Lavinia encountered a fellow traveler shrouded in an unsettling mystery. This passenger possessed an uncanny awareness of Tiuri’s history – and perhaps, of the path that awaited him.

Ardanwen led the company to a town of unsettling emptiness. Lavinia assisted Tiuri in the difficult work of mastering his abilities. But a surprising revelation created a rift among the Novices.

With the blood moon drawing closer and Viridian’s return imminent, Tiuri and his companions grapple with uncertainty, the sting of betrayal, and a formidable trial that stands between them and what lies ahead.