As Dax explores his new connection to essence, a new threat emerges. Dax is challenged by his new connection to essence. Not only does it change his focus in his classes, but he has to find a new fighting style in the arena. Unfortunately his essence use draws attention from those with a dangerous power. Dax and his friends need to master the connections he’s formed before this power changes him—or is changed by the others. If he fails, a deadly danger may destroy the empire from within. But how can he succeed when everything he’s learned in the Academy about essence fails him? Don't miss this exciting Progression Fantasy series from bestsellers Dan Michelson and D.K. Holmberg. This is coming-of-age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power.