Zen Storm is a sixteen year old young man who is coming of age and must face the choice of what trade to follow. His family hopes that he will choose to join them as a blacksmith but Zen feels a desire to join the garrison at Maltar in order to help protect his nation of Morian. While visiting the recruiting station at Maltar, Zen finds himself fleeing for his life from a legendary Shrake warlord known as Rolinque. During his flight Zen is lead to an underground cavern filled with the secrets and technology of a forgotten order called the Lords of Alchemy - who could not only change led into gold but had the power to transmute all matter. Here he learns he is one of the last known descendants of this ancient order. Fearing their destruction at the hands of the Shrakes, the Lords of Alchemy created a bio-cybernetic interface designed to impart the power and knowledge of their Alchemy. Using this interface Zen learns the knowledge and ways of his ancestors and soon finds himself swept up in an age old battle that is destined to encompass the entire world of Iora.
Orphaned at the age of seven, Dela Rae was raised on the streets of the dead city of Aeternam by her tough street wise brother Zeb. Together they plan to rid the streets of the mercenaries that plaque their crumbling city. When Zeb is brought back dead with no explanation, Dela determines to fulfill their dream. One set back after another however seems to plaque Dela and she begins to despair of ever fulfilling her and Zeb's dreams. Then she learns of her ancient heritage as a descendant of the Lords of Alchemy. In addition a young man named Zen Storm shows up and together they begin to form a movement that will not only rid her city of the dreaded mercenaries but have the ability to save their entire world. Perhaps I can fulfill our dream after all Zeb, is the silent hope that beats in Dela's heart.
Enter the world of Iora where Dela and Zen begin their fight to free their people from the Shrake warlords who's rule is ruthless and supreme. This is a completely original world filled with unique people, heritage, cultures, plants, and fauna that will make your heart beat faster and take your breath away.