“Born of a pyre ten thousand souls strong. When stars are right his home will die. Hollow of heart; black hunger unending. Eater of light. Vanquishing kings. Doom in hand; pour loose the sands of time. Ender of hope. Feller of storms. Twinmaidens blood stains; on sorrowful soles. Fast claimed war’s domain. Glad of war. Glad of pain. Beast eyes close for him. Vault’s gates open. Starbreaker, thrice named. Starbreaker, awake.” —Prophecy of Aion Origin, date unknown Sylvas Vail is a big fish in a small pond, the most powerful mage on his planet. But when the doors to the cosmos come crashing open and all the untold wonders and terrors of the universe come pouring in, he is left with only two options: Ascend or die.