Eleanor was sickly for the majority of the life. At 25 years of age, her mother finally succeeds in sending her to court. Older than the majority of single court ladies, Eleanor finds herself surrounded by enemies, vying to find allies without getting herself killed. Being one of few mages in the kingdom helps, but only if she succeeds in out manipulating those that would use her only for her magickal talents. Amidst the court drama, politics, and suitors, darkness is brewing and out, primordial secrets are being dredged up, eliciting legends long forgotten.