Shallin, an Eluvan Vigil sentinel, sought answers to spreading rumors of war. She questions her role after a grief-inducing cull, and her disillusionment leads her to the mysterious town of Pellago. There she encounters the Kindred, and her world unravels.

Trynneia falls under the torturous sway of Modius, leader of the cadre that ripped her and Ditan from their home. Forced into terrible servitude, she discovers how dangerous her friend’s elemental use can become. Torn between friendship and religion, she makes an impossible choice.

Ditan, the unintended captive of the Eluvan Vigil, is confined inside a Grimcell to restrict his powers. Despite this, the storms outside grow to terrifying proportions as he strives to break free and rescue his friends. Relying only on his wits, he discovers the Grand Symphony and shifts the balance of power.