Ellana has now joined the prestigious Academy of the Marchombres. But her training is still far from over. Called by the council of the Guild to know if she is worthy to follow the Way, she will then have to pass the terrible trials of the Ahn-Ju. An examination so dangerous that, every year, some of the best students leave life there. Will Ellana be able to rise to the challenge that awaits her? Will she get to fulfill her prophecy?