Templar Academy

Aelius has spent his life being protected. At Templar Academy, he intends to become someone others can depend on. He joins thirteen exceptional students on Altaris, where noble heirs, prodigies, and outsiders train to serve the Astari Domain. His classmates have their own ambitions—and enough power to make their mistakes dangerous. Learning to fight beside them may prove harder than learning to fight them. Their teacher is Kaelian, a legendary swordsman with little patience for aspiring heroes. Years ago, he returned alone from an expedition to the lost world of Deraghul. He has never stopped searching for the friend he left behind. Between brutal assessments, bitter rivalries, and friendships forged over shared meals, Aelius begins to find his place. Then Kaelian’s search draws their class towards an enemy their lessons have barely prepared them to face. As shadow corruption spreads and loyalties within the Domain fracture, the students must decide what becoming a Templar means—and whom they will protect when obedience demands the wrong sacrifice. An ensemble science-fantasy academy saga featuring tactical battles, developing abilities, friendship, betrayal, and the lasting consequences of power.