The world of Terra Deorum is standing at the precipice. Magic, long thought to be a blessing, is now hunted down with extreme prejudice throughout the Eternal Empire. Damien, a boy of ten, is thrust into this chaotic world after his home is destroyed by barbarians.Miles away, the emperor of the Eternal Empire has his eyes set on expanding his already extensive borders. As war brews to the north, forces--both domestic and abroad--threaten Damien and his most closely kept secret.