Rhynne knew nothing but cold for years, from her work on the side of a snowy mountaintop to the relationship with her father. One day, a pair of knights arrive, declaring her an asset to the war against the Ugran, a murderous race of monsters, but there's a secret they're not telling. In a world awash with magic, adventure, and deadly foes, Rhynne will have to find her way unscathed.
This story is an exploration of gender identity in a world where the phrase has yet to be discovered, much less understood. Rhynne, a biological female, has known a life removed from society and gender norms. The road ahead for Rhynne is dangerous, confusing, and long, but determination may yet make happiness possible.
Rhenyan has been through a lot. Being the only Master of magic in existence will do that to a person. He and his trobah, Auroya, pride themselves on being ready for any possible situation. But the one thing Rhenyan could never prepare himself for is falling in love.
Xena lives in a small town with her mother and 3 younger siblings. She hides a dark secret that only she and her mother know about, and her mother makes sure to abuse it at every turn. After she goes a step too far, Xena's quiet life is turned upside down as she becomes a rogue, wanted Soul mage.
Rhenyan and Auroya receive an interesting job offer that eternally-curious Auroya can't refuse. While they learn more about Soul magicks and attempt a daring rescue & return mission, they struggle to not lose sight of their true selves before they can return home. But some revelations along the way promise a new normal, and an even more uncertain future for all involved.