Imperial Grand Witch Tasch, born the strongest in emotional influencing magic during a time of great environmental changes, is one of the few known Anomalies of Ampara Deicra. Wielding power the Emperor covets, he entraps her to manage his moods under threat to those she cares about most. In recognition of her value, the Emperor assigns five Anomalies to protect her unique abilities–each one the sorcerer strongest in their magical form. Guards who ally with Tasch to one day free every citizen, with the aid of their bonded Dragons. One sorcerer changes everything. Varic’s magic surpasses Tasch’s Lead Guard, angering the Emperor who hides him away in the Imperial Army, where Varic is commanded to strengthen his magic beyond his control, resulting in the worst magical catastrophe in history. Emperor Aldritch sends Tasch to rehabilitate Varic, believing her magic alone can heal him. They forge a strong connection away from the Emperor’s direct command, and fall in love, which aids in Varic’s healing. A love so forbidden, the consequences of it being discovered are unlivable. Oppression forms unbreakable bonds. Attacks from bordering lands increase, requiring resources the Emperor hoards. Fearing the worst, Emperor Aldritch appoints Varic over Tasch’s Guards. Varic’s presence is so disarming, it proves impossible for them to hide their feelings—and the signs her magic is fading. All when the citizens demand the Emperor name an heir, while he chooses to believe the Imperial Grand Philosopher is on the cusp of discovering the answer to immortality. In a land where Dragons are revered like Gods, a witch and her Guards must risk it all. Dragonfall meets A Discovery of Witches in this dark fantasy, forbidden romance between Imperial Grand Witch Tasch whose magic is fading, and Varic, the sorcerer she saved years earlier who is bound and determined to return the favor. Family, power, and magic collide in the first of this series as the race to save Tasch and the citizens becomes ever more dire.