Forces are gathering, an evil has awakened ... can Gaia's heroes unite and subvert this threat, or is it too late? Braxx, fully entrenched into his role, receives an unexpected mission sending him face to face with danger. Testing the bounds of his honor with the demands his position in Highland and Gaia place upon him, he develops a deeper appreciation for his good friend for having balanced it all somehow himself. Jaden Silvermayne the 2nd is on the run, evading his pursuers and mustering all of his courage and skill to remain hidden. Upon his travels, he tests the bounds of his abilities and courage, realizing the role he must play supersedes comfort and safety, testing his mettle in a whole new way. Sarin, determined to aid the girl he loves, the one destined to shoulder an immense weight for the greater good of Gaia, is intent on following her trail, encountering unexpected allies and enemies, all the while. Jax, having attained greater knowledge of the events on this continent, must now find a way to report back to Sosha and avoid recapture, before it's too late. Can he brave the foreign lands he finds himself within, wrought with dangers untold and unexpected and alert his Emperor in time? Ace, possessed by this vision he's seeing of this great tree, is driven to its source without relent, Tempest not far behind, whether he welcomes their presence or not. Will he discover the answers he seeks, or worse, will he decide he illuminated something that should have remained buried in darkness? Liana McCabe, cadet at Highland Academy, trains with renewed emphasis on honing her skills and knowledge in light of recent tragedies she's experienced. She, as well as her peers, will soon find out their place among this coming age. Declan McKye, Plenipotentiary leader of Highland, must navigate the demands of leadership and politics with skill and success, lest he lose not only the nation and people charged under him, but pay a price perhaps far greater with his inaction.
