In the kingdom of Modalia, magic once flowed through every corner of life-among merfolk in coral cities, winged blacksmiths on tropical islands, and serpent healers in the far eastern lands. But after a devastating war led by corrupted sorcerers, fear replaced wonder. Now, the king hunts magic itself, unleashing mercenaries to capture the last sorcerers while spreading fear that all wielders of magic are a threat to peace.

When a spark of forgotten power awakens in three children, their flight may ignite a rebellion the crown cannot contain. With enemies closing in and ancient forces rising, can these young fugitives and their mentors survive-and stop a second great war before it begins?