A True Name is not simply a word. It is connected to a person’s essence: their soul, consciousness, nature, and who they truly are. The deeper a person’s understanding of their own Name, the greater their power becomes. And with each new rank, that understanding expands to a broader level, unlocking new abilities and powers they could never have imagined before. But a Name can be more than a gift. If a person is unable to understand, accept, or withstand it, the Name may consume their identity, leaving behind something that can no longer be called human. Patri never thought any of this would have anything to do with him. Until the day he woke up among hundreds of dead bodies....
