How life can change in seven days.
Swordplay has long held a special place in Celessilian culture, especially for Rubriel, defending champion for the last three years. She lives for the thrill of competition.
But times are changing. As a newcomer to the tournament vies to snatch Rubriel's title away from her, political scandal threatens to shut down her beloved sport - and her livelihood - forever.
A first year elementalist student, Molindra yearns to skip the theory and plunge into real magic; practical magic. Horrified by her exam results, her future as a mage now depends on her performance in one final demonstration.
Follow the journey of these two brave women as they fight for their place in an evolving world where magic meets modernization.
Rubriel and Molindra's origin story takes place in the charming, antiquated city of Celessil, known for its glistening white stone buildings and lush gardens. Nestled beside Mirror Lake, the city is surrounded by dense woodland and natural beauty, nourished by the life-giving energy radiating from the Tower of the Moon.
Its university is an academic hub for the physical sciences and the art of elemental magic, with graduates highly regarded throughout the Eastern Continent. The iconic Stadium Liza is home to the League's annual Grand Swordplay Championship - the premier sporting event of Celessilian culture.