Magic arises when invaders from other worlds threaten the Earth, empowering mages to fight back. Legend and history blur when mages emerge to protect the world, and now they are needed again. The newest generation of mages is struggling to balance their ordinary lives as college students in the small town of Ravenslake and their duty to defend an entire world.

Still, Alex Adams can't help but feel optimistic. She has control over her power thanks to the help of the legendary Merlin and Morgana. The reborn Iron Soul Arthur Pendred is her boyfriend, with the sad reoccurring history of Lance and Jenny behind them. With the help of her friends, Alex feels ready to confront the threats to the Earth and repair her friendship with Jenny. Yet the mysterious Old One Chernobog is on his way with only a strange vision to guide them: a vision that warns of betrayal.