As the endellion emperor's daughter, Althea Crimsonheart is expected to train in the ways of enlightenment. Where Althea struggles in her training, her friend Jiden excels. To aid their training, Althea and Jidan's mentor sends them on a journey to a wise sage rumoured to have achieved enlightenment. Meanwhile, Endellion is at war with Ormilla, a neighbouring kingdom, while the spirots shun their people. Meeting friends and foes along their journey, Althea and Jidan discover starting truths about the world they thought they knew. When many forces collide, those caught between will be forced to make tough choices and learn how to steer the wheel of their own destiny.