After the publication of a rather frank book, the remote city of Ilvernat found itself in the center of everyone's attention. Tourists, protesters and reporters flock to his magical workshops and ruins to witness the ancient curse in action. Every generation, seven families choose a candidate to participate in a deadly tournament. The winner's family gains control of the city's vast supply of magic, the most powerful resource in the world. The champions of the Lowe family have won the tournament for centuries, ready to win now. But this year, each of the champions has the means to win and the chance to rewrite their history. But this history must be written in blood.