Fern Silvis is a sixteen year old girl living in the constantly changing city of Vale with her father who's been hardened by war and over-protective mother. She always thought she didn't have a care in the world, and that there was nothing to ever fear in her peaceful life. But one day when a ferocious and merciless Grimm creature emerges from the woods and kills her beloved brother, Fern decides to stand up instead of disappearing into the shadows of despair. She eventually enrolls in Beacon Academy, where she makes new allies and also new enemies, as well as non-stop train to become a defender of the world around her. In her adventure, Fern finds friendship, love, and hope, but also faces loss, danger and the steady resurrection of a criminal syndicate.