In a world where magic flows through the veins of the earth, Elena, an orphaned princess stripped of her heir title, is determined to reclaim her kingdom from the stepfather who betrayed her. Fleeing to a foreign land, she joins the elite Vanguard, where she hones her physical and magical abilities while battling the trauma of her past. But as a foreign enemy manipulates kingdoms to steal the world's magical lifeblood, Elena must confront her growing powers, uncover dangerous secrets, and decide whom she can trust. With enemies closing in from every side, her survival may depend on her ability to wield the magic within her and learn to lean on those around her.