After the tragic murder of a student at the fabled Academy of Thyme and Space, the cautious Alenior finds herself in a whirlwind of trouble.
The mysterious principals have assigned her as the role of mediator in the ongoing conflict between the magical and magicless students.

However, ancient secrets seem to unravel and coil around her, as she desperately tries to maintain peace in the Academy...Is she making a difference or just painting a target on her back?