Hidden away from our world lies an empire we cannot see. In it live humans, as well as other species. Sixteen year old Aurora 'Rory' Main is one of them. She lives a privileged live in a kingdom called Diezor. It is probably the last place in the entire empire that has not been stricken by the war that looms over the nation. But when tragedy finally hits Diezor, Rory and many others will find out how hard it really is to be human in this world. Will they all survive whatever comes on their path, or will they perish?