Verdis ,an island rich in gold, iron, and fertile lands, chafes under Hispania’s decade-long rule, one of ten mainland nations. After miner Kaelith Veyne’s death, her brother Toren leads a rebellion, joined by figures like Joren Thal and Mira Kade, amidst threats from five foreign nations wielding rune-based magic stored in a mind scape. With 50 characters and no single hero, the 300-chapter saga follows their fight, fragile alliances, and quest to master runes against Hispania and invaders. Spanning battles and betrayals, it ends with Verdis’s hard-won freedom, shadowed by future threats, exploring resilience and the cost of power.