In a secluded valley deep in the mist-shrouded mountains, an ancient castle stands as a bastion of arcane knowledge and metaphysical mysteries. This is Merlin's School of Magic and Mystery, where the legendary sorcerer has gathered students from all over 6th century Britain. Among the chosen few is Alistair Thorne, a bright-eyed youth from a small village who has always felt a deep connection to the unseen forces of the universe. His abilities set him apart from his peers, but they also attract the attention of Merlin and his emissaries, thereby earning him a coveted place in the hallowed halls of the school. Alistair crosses the threshold into a realm of wonders, and under Merlin's watchful eye, he and his enigmatic friends delve into the fabric of existence, the secrets of the cosmos and the primal energies that flow through all living things This story is a whirlwind of ancient rituals, and mind-bending incantations, one in which Alistair is swept up into a deadly game that will test his courage and push him beyond the limits as a sorcerer's apprentice.