A novella set three decades before the events of The Aetherseer. Aetheria once stood united under the Custodians of the Tower Temple—sworn brothers chosen by the divine force known as Aether. But Aether is no ordinary magic. It's a living, holy power. It chooses its wielders. Some are blessed. Others are overlooked. Azunya was brilliant, devout… yet never truly chosen. Spurned by the Aether he once worshipped, he left the Tower to seek ancient knowledge to enhance his bond to it. Now, he returns to a Temple that has moved on—but the darkness he brings with him hasn't. As old bonds fray and sacred laws are tested, a clash brews between ambition and tradition, faith and rebellion. Mutiny of the Seven is the untold origin of Aetheria's greatest betrayal—a tale of fractured brotherhood, divine magic, and the cost of reaching beyond what is ordained. Perfect for fans of grounded fantasy, dark political intrigue, and slow-burn magic systems. Can be read as a standalone or the first step into the world of The Aetherseer.