The novel is set in the expansive and mystical land of Osua, a realm where the ancient arts of swordsmanship and arcane magic coexist. The northern reaches of this world, known as the Northern Wastelands, are a harsh and unforgiving place, shrouded in perpetual mist and home to ancient creatures and forgotten magics. This land is dotted with small, resilient villages, imposing castles, and sprawling, blood-stained battlefields.