In the mists of Oxford, 2025, a brilliant young chemist named Adrian Taylor uncovers a forgotten truth: ancient alchemy, a force long believed to be myth, is real. His discovery of the Code of Balance, a text capable of restoring harmony between magic and science, inadvertently unleashes a dark corruption. Now, Adrian, a resurrected alchemist named Ezekiel, and his trusted friend Claire are on the run from the Guardians of Darkness, a secret sect bent on global domination. Their only hope is to piece together an ancient protective seal. Their desperate journey leads them to the heart of Prague, a city steeped in alchemical legend, where they find they are not alone. As they race to retrieve the ancestral fragments of the Code, they clash with the sect's ruthless leader, Liam. But when Liam steals the most vital piece-the fragment of Balance-the fate of the world hangs in the balance.