Umbra Rising

A Fantasy Adventure of Exile, Magic, and the Truth Hidden in Shadows

For thirteen years, Drake Solaris was destined to follow in his family's footsteps—noble Light mages, leaders, and protectors of their people. But when the Mage Trial reveals that his element is Darkness, the very magic that killed his mother, he is cast out, abandoned by those who once called him family.

With nothing left but his determination, Drake embarks on a journey to the Academy of the Arcane, the only place where mages can truly learn to control their power. But even there, acceptance is not guaranteed. To earn his place, he must pass the academy’s entrance trials, grueling tests designed to push young mages to their limits.

The problem? Dark magic is weak. Worthless. Feared. At least, that’s what everyone believes.

But as Drake struggles, he begins to realize something —his magic is different. Stronger. More dangerous. And buried within it is a secret that could shake the foundations of the world itself.

With the help of Tali, an unpredictable Lightning mage who refuses to take life seriously, and Ren, a sharp-minded Earth mage with an unshakable sense of logic and loyalty, Drake must prove that he is more than his magic, more than his family’s shame. Because in the shadows of the academy, something far darker is stirring, and if he fails this trial…

It won’t just be his future that’s lost—it will be his life.