In a world where the subtle, enlightening magic of wizards has been overshadowed by the overt, aristocratic power of sorcerers, humanity exists in a new age of elemental supremacy and widespread ignorance. The ancient traditions are all but lost, held only by a reclusive, weary wizard.

Enter Will, a young man from a humble background, whose unwavering stubbornness and innate curiosity lead him to seek out the forgotten knowledge of the old ways. He possesses a strong sense of self-sacrifice, often to a fault, driving his relentless pursuit of mastery.

His journey quickly evolves from a personal quest for knowledge within an academy setting to a rapid ascent of power, forcing him into a world of political intrigue and grand-scale conflict. He navigates a complex world of shifting alliances and ancient threats, all while his personal growth is intertwined with a burgeoning, single-love-interest romance.