Soren, a gifted sculptor’s apprentice, dreams of a life beyond the walls of his hometown.
But when a mysterious assassin murders his father, Soren’s world shatters.
Driven by grief and a burning need for justice, he sets out to find the killer, aided by his loyal friend Alaric.
Their hunt takes a twisted turn when the assassin offers them a choice: join the shadowy guild responsible for his father’s death, or perish.
With no other option, Soren and Alaric are thrust into a brutal world of deadly politics, secret alliances, and a training regimen pushing them to their limits.
Under the harsh tutelage of the guild’s masters, Soren discovers a darkness within himself he never knew existed.
To survive, he’ll need to embrace the ways of the assassin and become a living weapon.
But as he’s forged into a killer, Soren faces a reckoning: can he complete his training without losing himself entirely?