Born of human and Caster, Seth's existence is a forbidden secret. After his Caster mother's death in childbirth and his human uncle's tragic murder, Seth, a True-Caster with fiery powers, must navigate a world where his very nature is a death sentence. Seeking answers about his father and a place to belong, he enters the Sacrificial Empire, only to face immediate judgment. Can Seth survive a world determined to destroy him and prove his innocence?