Vallis Alistair, the second son of the kingdom's most esteemed house of knights, carries the weight of high expectations. Yet, unlike his legendary family, Vallis is deemed weak and unfit, leading to his expulsion from the prestigious Royal Academy. Shamed and returning to his family in disgrace, Vallis stumbles upon an ancient and forgotten covenant that awakens a hidden power within him. With this newfound strength, he must forge his own path and determine whether to reclaim his honor or rise above the shadow of the Alistair name. The fate of the kingdom—and his family’s legacy—may rest on his decision.