Sorell isn't a fighter-his brother Marcen made sure of that.But in the trenches of Sylmora, capital of the Caladyr Empire, peace is a luxury few can afford. When his world is torn apart, Sorell is given a brutal choice: fight or die.Gifted with powers the Empire would kill to control, Sorell has no option but to step into the war his brother kept him from his entire life. Now, he must take Marcen's place.Can he learn fast enough to survive-or will he die like the rest?