In a city swallowed by fire and shadow, Kaelen holds a power that could save or destroy the remnants of humanity. Once a man of science, now a fugitive, he carries the shard: a relic of unimaginable energy, alive and unpredictable. With Veyra at his side, Kaelen must navigate broken streets, ruthless factions, and a world on the brink of collapse. The Embers, Ashborn Covenant, and the Broken Choir converge, each driven by their own dark purpose-and all seeking the shard Every pulse is a warning. Every choice could ignite the last war. Will Kaelen master the shard before the flames of the lost world consume everything? Or will the city burn again, and this time, there may be no one left to rebuild.