Riane Datdema was born the child of the prophecy. A low-born female with a questionable nationality, her circumstances are both for and against her in the matriarchal world of Geldia. Geldia is home to a diverse people and a world of elemental magic. Run by a corrupt and complex system, Riane wants no part of it.

However, Riane is the only one born able to wield all five elements and is revealed to be the one who would end the suffering of the oppressed under the Oracle's tyranny. The Senior Prelate sends Riane to the best elemental school to learn how to use her powers. The problem is she must hide her background and her capabilities or risk being killed.

While learning to control her powers, Riane's path crosses two young noblemen seeking her affection. One of them is the son of Oracle Taima, the tyrannical ruler. Taima is focused on finding the chosen one, so she can manipulate her for her evil intentions. Caught in a love triangle and duty to her people, Riane tries to navigate the Game of the Royal Houses to survive until her graduation.

This is book one of a duet The Geldian Prophecy: Ascendence.