Kraetez is a world that has been at war for 1,000 years. Some men and women receive abilities from higher beings and can control one of the Four Devildealing Arcanes; Thunder, Cloud, Ocean, Earth. But is there a fifth? Etheail, king of a refuge settlement hears a phantom voice in his head counting down to a calamity. He makes a choice that saves his ideals but dooms his people. Enjin must betray his loyalties to answer to call of justice Oreklad, the strongest Stormforger in centuries must walk down a path of peace. Helandrin, a soldier turned slave must reclaim his faith in heroes to become one. Grimmor, unequipped king of Sali must rise to the occasion to what is required of him. A Bleakness is coming. Will the world be able to weather it?

This story is part of the Spire of Worlds, my interconnected multiverse of tales spanning several long-running series, stand-alone, and even works by other authors.