Revered Calen of the Third Order has finally broken free from the tumult of her past, or so she believes. Joined by a group of fellow Vessels, Calen journeys to Black Rock, home to the scholar warriors of the First Order. There, she hopes to understand how to harness her mana, which has become a danger to those around her. Yet not everyone at Black Rock wishes to see her succeed. Worse, a dark figure beyond the walls of this sanctuary seeks to topple the New Colonies, and they are growing in strength with each passing day. To protect herself and those counting on her, Calen must overcome the suffocating weight of her trauma in order to control her unstable power. If she cannot become the Vessel she was meant to be, not only will she leave the New Colonies vulnerable to this looming danger, but she will also fail to save those she holds dear.