Beneath the city of Cavara, a secret society of the Liani people survives. They live by ancient rituals and hidden magic, safe from the world above. But their survival has a price.
When the sacred Silver Leaf is stolen, their truce with the shadows is broken. The Shadow People, once protectors, begin to rise, twisted by dark magic and hungry for the city’s light. The Liani’s only hope lies with five teenagers chosen by the sacred Rite of KORE.
Mary-Beth, a wielder of elemental fire, never wanted to lead. But now she must unite the new “KORE”: Rylo, the archer who never misses; Lisette, the dazzling illusionist; Mya, the healer with a heart of steel; and B, the silent, watchful gatekeeper. Their mission: retrieve the Leaf or lose everything.
But the Rite chose five… and the legends speak of six. As they hunt for the artifact, they uncover a centuries-old conspiracy that goes deeper than they ever imagined. Friendships will be tested, shocking truths will be revealed, and they’ll discover their greatest enemy may be one of their own.

The reluctant leader of the KORE, Mary Beth wields the rare and dangerous gift of controlling 4 elements. She feels the weight of her new responsibility with every step, but her determination to protect her friends and her people burns brighter than any flame.

With a heart of steel and hands that can mend the deepest wounds, Mya is the KORE's healer. Her compassion is her greatest strength, but she refuses to let anyone mistake her kindness for weakness. She is the anchor that keeps the group from breaking apart.

Dazzling, charming, and quicker than the eye can follow. Lisette is an illusionist, capable of bending light, shadow, and perception to her will. While her smile can disarm any foe, her charms hide a sharp mind and secrets she'll protect at any cost.

The eyes of the KORE. Rylo is a master archer whose senses are heightened far beyond a normal human's. His arrows are guided by a supernatural awareness, and his quiet, watchful nature makes him the first to sense danger. He is the bow that never misses its mark.

Silent, mysterious, and immensely powerful, B is the "gatekeeper." Their ability to create portals allows the KORE to travel in the blink of an eye. B is the KORE's protector and strategist, observing everything and speaking only when it matters most.

The heart of the group and the friend everyone trusts. Trydor is loyal, brave, and the one who holds their friendships together. He would do anything for his friends…
In the depths of Cavara, forgotten magic awakens. Six chosen souls must rise to face the darkness before it consumes their world.
In the depths of Cavara, forgotten magic awakens. Six chosen souls must rise to face the darkness before it consumes their world.
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