Blamed for his mother's death and ridiculed because he cannot wield sorcery, Jason Gavil grows up as the realm's most despised son. Yet Lorraine, an elusive enchantress, secretly bound his gifts to shield him from a ruthless shadow mage. When that ancient enemy returns to conquer the continent, Jason's restraint shatters. Forced to embrace the power everyone believed he lacked, he begins a perilous ascent from outcast to the champion destined to overthrow the ruler of darkness.