401 souls. Eight trials. Only one will survive. For centuries, the Council hoarded magic, granting it only to their chosen few. Now it dies, and their answer is slaughter dressed as spectacle. Cast into the ruins of the Octaviary-a once-proud academy twisted into a labyrinth of death-the competitors must fight, bargain, and betray their way through trials designed to break them. But they are not the only ones playing. Each Councilor has chosen champions, and each will twist the rules to keep their pieces alive. They say the strongest will prevail. But in the shadows, every path is rigged. The road to power will be written in blood. The only question is: who's holding the pen? What to Expect: - A cast of flawed and dangerous characters, each with their own agenda - Magic that feels powerful, costly, and unpredictable - Scheming Councilors pulling strings behind the scenes - Betrayals, broken friendships, and desperate bargains - A brutal contest where survival is never guaranteed
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