Join the magical journey of four young students as they navigate the trials and tribulations of their first year at the Institute, where magic and danger collide. Can they overcome the obstacles and save their Kingdom from impending threats? A Clean YA Epic Fantasy Herja, Penelope, Kaia, and Wickham are ready for a new adventure as they reunite at the Institute for witches and dragons. Their excitement is short-lived as news of King Diesel's passing and the Odentia army marching toward Eldavon puts everyone on high alert. The crown is concerned for their youngest daughter, Adina, who is part of the first-year witches. The students are sent on a quest to collect the shed skin of the Emerald Rattleback, but their mission is cut short by an attempted kidnapping. The witch students, including Adina, are pursued by spies and must navigate the Silent Marshes to evade them. Join these young witches and dragons on a thrilling adventure of magic, bravery, and friendship. The Quest for the Emerald Rattleback is the first book in the Defenders of the Realm series. Have you read the prequel A Journey to Power?