Volke Savan dreams of becoming an arcanist, bonding with mystical eldrin creatures that grant magical powers. When he bonds with a knightmare, he discovers his hero Gregory Ruma is murdering magical creatures to spread corrupted magic. Volke must confront his hero and protect everything he loves. Shami Stovall's series follows his progression through pirate battles, tournaments, and alliances with the Frith Guild against the Second Ascension seeking to control twelve god-creatures.