After his father's death, Blake is thrust into his role as the Crown Prince. The King's Council is eager to see him on the throne, and Blake is unsure if that is what he truly wants. His godfather, Nile, tells him stories of the outside world, fields of grass, trees reaching to the sun, and walls grander than the palace.
Blake only wishes to explore the outside world and experience these things for himself. So when a mysterious voice speaks to him, and a Crystal Sword comes into his position, he believes it is a sign he must reach that dream at any cost. But unknowingly to Blake, a sinister plot is unfolding within the world. The Avelian Cult's activity has risen again, and word has spread that the Istal, Avelia, has returned.
Can Blake uncover the truth and his destiny before it's too late? Or will the darkness sweep Blake under and devour him?