This is the untold story of a young man who, along with the remnants of humanity, had to adapt to the changes brought about by an event called joining. Terrifying monsters and beasts that feasted on the unexpecting prey. Strange and wondrous phenomena created ripples in the knowledge and understanding of the world. And curious new allies from far-flung realms. Follow the journey of Niles LeClaire through the backstage of history during the climax of one of the Origin's most gruesome and prolonged wars. From the moment he escaped his home and snuck out of town, put himself in harm's way for his fellow survivors, staved off death, and was faced with the consequence of a mistake he never knew he had made.