The kingdom of Nezmyth is in shambles and hope is spread thin. King Barnabas has ruled for decades, casting everything into poverty and decay. But a poor boy named Jason has been Foreordained by the Sacred Dragon to replace him. At age seventeen, Jason must endure a year of tests before he can rise up to the throne. But will he survive? King Barnabas will retain his power at any cost-so is it worth the suffering of the people he loves? The kingdom? His life? Jason must rely on the Sacred Dragon and become something greater than he is, or Nezmyth will continue to crumble.