The birthplace of magic, the city of Carmelrn.

Though it had relinquished its role as the center of magical research centuries ago, its influence and power remained unmatched.

The reason? A unique and exclusive assembly existed within its walls:

The Council of Magical Elders.

This group of ancient mages, so deeply engrossed in magic that they could no longer separate themselves from it, rarely convened. Full attendance happened once every several years, if at all. Recently, however, such meetings had become alarmingly frequent.

Though they had long withdrawn from worldly affairs, the suspicious movements of the dark mages and even …