Events
25 events · only in Book 1
Only in Book 1BOOK 1The Will of the Many
- BOOK 1 · CH. 1Vis's Sapper Immunity DiscoveryWhile escorting Quintus Ulciscor to interrogate prisoner Nateo, Vis touches a Sapper device—an act that should drain his Will—yet remains completely unharmed, revealing his unique immunity.
Vis, Ulciscor Telimus, Nateo +1 - BOOK 1 · CH. 6Vis Adopted by House TelimusQuintus Ulciscor Telimus formally adopts Vis from the Letens orphanage, providing him with a new identity and sending him to the Catenan Academy as a spy.Vis, Ulciscor Telimus
- BOOK 1 · CH. 7Transvect Attack and CrashThe Transvect carrying Ulciscor and Vis is attacked with a Will shell, crashes in the Tensian forest, leading to a confrontation with Anguis operatives including Sedotia.Vis, Ulciscor Telimus, Sedotia
- BOOK 1 · CH. 10Ulciscor's Investigation of Caeror's DeathUlciscor reveals to Vis that his brother Caeror was killed at the Academy six years earlier, officially ruled a suicide but believed by Ulciscor to be murder orchestrated by Veridius Julii.
Vis, Ulciscor Telimus, Veridius Julii +1 - BOOK 1 · CH. 13Lanistia's Training RegimenLanistia Scipio subjects Vis to an intensive two-month training regimen including academic testing, physical sparring, and Labyrinth navigation beneath Villa Telimus.Vis, Lanistia Scipio, Kadmos
- BOOK 1 · CH. 19Vis Meets Estevan in the SewersVis meets Estevan (formerly Melior), his father's former advisor now leading the Anguis, who urges him to infiltrate the Hierarchy's power structure as a Domitor at the Academy.
Vis, Estevan Melior, Sedotia +1 - BOOK 1 · CH. 20Naumachia MassacreEstevan Melior, leader of the Anguis, interrupts the naumachia spectacle by rising from the lake and unleashing a devastating invisible force that kills thousands in the Catenan Arena.Vis, Estevan Melior, Aequa Claudius
- BOOK 1 · CH. 28Vis's Promotion Through ClassesVis rapidly advances through the Academy's class system, moving from Class Seven to Class Six, then Class Five through a duel with Ianix, Class Four, and finally Class Three by defeating Belli at Foundation.Vis, Ianix Carenius, Belli Volenis +1
- BOOK 1 · CH. 33Vis Discovers Ancient RuinsVis sneaks out of the Academy at night to investigate ruins east of the campus, discovering an underground chamber with glowing Vetusian writing, schematics, and hundreds of eyeless corpses impaled on obsidian swords.
Vis, Eidhin Breac - BOOK 1 · CH. 35Eidhin and Vis's AllianceAfter Vis confesses his discovery of the glowing ruins to Eidhin, the two form an unlikely alliance where Eidhin agrees to keep quiet in exchange for Cymrian language lessons.Vis, Eidhin Breac
- BOOK 1 · CH. 37Relucia's True Identity RevealedDuring the Festival of the Ancestors at the Telimus family tomb, Vis discovers that Relucia—previously known as Sedotia the Anguis operative—is actually Ulciscor's wife and a double agent.Vis, Relucia Telimus, Ulciscor Telimus +1
- BOOK 1 · CH. 42Vis Saves the Alupi PupWhile racing to return to the Academy after investigating the ruins, Vis rescues an injured alupi pup trapped beneath a branch, naming it Diago and tending to its wounds.Vis, Diago (alupi)
- BOOK 1 · CH. 46Vis Learns About Student DeathsCallidus reveals to Vis that Thirds and Fourths have been dying or disappearing at the Academy for years, with documented evidence suggesting they are being silenced by powerful interests.
Vis, Callidus Ericius - BOOK 1 · CH. 52Vis Returns to SuusVis returns to his conquered homeland of Suus with his Academy classmates, confronting the desecration of his childhood home and reuniting with Fadrique, his father's former advisor.
Vis, Fadrique, Emissa Corenius +1 - BOOK 1 · CH. 55Emissa and Vis's RomanceDuring their time on Suus, Emissa and Vis develop a romantic relationship after Vis saves her from drowning in a riptide, culminating in their first kiss in a hidden cave.Vis, Emissa Corenius
- BOOK 1 · CH. 55Vis's First Kiss with EmissaAfter Vis saves Emissa from a deadly riptide at the lagoon on Suus, they share their first kiss at dawn in a hidden cave, acknowledging their growing romantic feelings.Vis, Emissa Corenius
- BOOK 1 · CH. 56Military's Secret Anguis CollaborationWhile eavesdropping on a secret Military summit on Suus, Vis learns that senators orchestrated the Anguis attack on the naumachia and are planning to supply them with weapons and a ship called Navisalus.Vis, Dimidius Quiscil
- BOOK 1 · CH. 57Fadrique's Recognition of VisWhile exploring the secret tunnels beneath Suus Palace, Vis is recognized by Fadrique, his father's former advisor now serving the Hierarchy as a Sextus, leading to an emotional reunion.Vis, Fadrique
- BOOK 1 · CH. 59Callidus Blackmailed by BelliCallidus reveals to Vis that Belli Volenis has been blackmailing him with stolen Governance documents, threatening his family's ruin if he doesn't comply with her demands.Vis, Callidus Ericius, Belli Volenis
- BOOK 1 · CH. 63Iudicium BeginsThe deadly Iudicium competition begins with Vis leading a team including Callidus and Aequa to locate and return the Heart of Jovan within three days.Vis, Callidus Ericius, Aequa Claudius +2
- BOOK 1 · CH. 64Aequa's Betrayal and RedemptionDuring the Iudicium, Aequa initially betrays Vis's team by joining Iro's group, but later returns with a plan to use Vis's medallion as a decoy and help them resume the competition.Vis, Aequa Claudius, Iro Decimus +1
- BOOK 1 · CH. 72Emissa's BetrayalDuring the climax of the Iudicium, Emissa reveals her true allegiance by killing a Sextus Anguis soldier, then stabbing Vis and pushing him off the eastern tower when he refuses to surrender the Heart of Jovan.Vis, Emissa Corenius, Callidus Ericius
- BOOK 1 · CH. 74Vis Wins IudiciumDespite his injuries and the loss of his friend Callidus, Vis completes the Iudicium by placing the Heart of Jovan on the statue's chest, winning the competition.Vis, Veridius Julii, Eidhin Breac
- BOOK 1 · CH. 74Vis Declines Religion's OfferAfter waking in the infirmary missing his left arm, Veridius Julii reveals Vis's blood is tainted from the Labyrinth and pressures him to join Religion, but Vis instead chooses to work for the Censor's office.Vis, Veridius Julii, Eidhin Breac
- BOOK 1 · CH. 75Vis Discovers Parallel RealmsAfter being transported through the bronze blade circle in the crimson dome, Vis experiences translocation to Luceum and receives mysterious carved messages on his arm while being pursued by eyeless undead figures.Vis, Caeror Telimus
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