Rose Evermore struggles with the prospect of her small town future. As her dreams turn prophetic and a small kitchen fire gets out of hand, her best friend, Tyson Welles, does his best to help her as they consider life after school.
Rose's home situation worsens. Despite Tyson's protests, she follows her dreams into the Narralong river and discovers a new world beneath the surface. Unfortunately for both of them, Tyson joins her on this journey.
After escaping the mysterious Chamber Beneath, Rose explores the township in an attempt to find Tyson. Later, she witnesses the consequences of defying the Headmasters.
Rose becomes acquainted with her fellow humanborn students and the town of Fairhaven. A meeting with the Headmasters of the Academy leaves her worse for wear.
Granted a day off, Rose befriends a group of mageblood students, settles into Academy life, and gets a glimpse of the bristling civil war between the states.
Rose chooses her major, Runes, and has her first lesson. Later that night, she returns to the town of Fairhaven to seek out an ally and investigate the consequences of defying the Headmasters.
After an attack by the north, Amisha insists that Rose and Petre be united with their soulmates. The problem? The method is heavily frowned upon. Tyson joins the group in their journey for answers.
Rose struggles with the information given to her by the soulwitch. A student is injured during sword class. Petre receives a letter from his home estate and requests his friends' help with a family matter.
Heading north into the freezing night, Rose and her friends pick up an unexpected member of the party. In Riverdoor, Lady Matilda outlines the perilous situation to those who have ridden to her aid.
Following the tragic events on the moors, Rose and her friends return home to face the Headmasters' wrath, encountering a mysterious woman along the way.
