From the depths of a fortress concealed in shadow, a dark sorcerer's machinations unleashes darkness across the lands like a creeping plague, leaving oblivion in his wake. Throughout it all, his will is bent upon finding the scattered shards of the Great Crystal: the vessel that holds dominion over all magic.Far away from the flames of war, a young man named Marcus is unwittingly led into this distant realm by an ancient power, not knowing the part he is to play. As he takes his first steps from Earth and into Lyrridia, he is confronted by a world of spells, swords, and beauty. But grave dangers lurk in the gloom of night, and Marcus must unlock his hidden potential to fulfill his destiny-as Wielder of the Flame.