LE_Sterling
"As sure as I breathe the Air, as sure as the Earth remains solid beneath my feet, as sure as the Water quenches my thirst, and as sure as the Fire lights my way in the dark. Upon my honor, I swear to uphold the Codes."
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Vis is the natural energy that flows through everything. Every living thing had vis that flowed through them, and it is said that long ago every person has been able to interact with the vis around them. Now, perhaps one out of ten children born had the ability, and out of that an even smaller number could manipulate vis to the point where it was even noticeable.
The Codes were created after the Devastation to limit the practices of vis. Anybody with an affinity to vis must swear by the Codes, and their training is strictly monitored. Violating the Codes is punishable by death.
Acacia and Truman have been selected to go to Reservoir, one of the most prestigious Placements to train to be a vis'i, a master wielder of vis. There, they will be pushed to their limits as they learn how to wield vis in ways they had not thought possible. But, Acacia has a secret. For as long as she can remember, she has been able to influence vis in ways reminiscent to those from the Devastation. She must learn to control her powers if she wishes to become a vis'i.
But there are whispers of Darkeyes for the first time in generations. The world is stirring, and the Codes may not be able to protect from what is to come.
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Gauging interesting for Reservoir - if it seems like people want to read on, I'll be posting additional chapters on a regular basis.