Introduction: In a world where the Aurean Empire reigns supreme, young Maximillian Hutton yearns for a life of adventure beyond the confines of his small farming town on Amaethon. His idyllic childhood is shattered when a devastating attack by Imperial forces leaves his village burning and his family shattered. Snatched from his home and thrust into a brutal military training program, Max finds himself confronted by the harsh realities of war and loss....