In the war-torn world of Valeron, where mortals strive to ascend to godhood through the Ascension System, Ezren Varus stood at the pinnacle. Known as the Eternal Blade, he was destined for greatness, crowned by countless victories, and poised to reach the ultimate power: Ascension. But on the eve of his triumph, he was betrayed—cut down by his most trusted friend, Cairon Ilros, in a brutal act of treachery. Left to die, Ezren's life ended in despair.
