The Academy of Aetheris.

In a Kingdom where magic belongs to the rich, the Academy of Aetheris is a prestigious institution educating future mages and magic-wielders of power from the most influential Noble houses of the kingdom. Its marble halls house students of royal blood, raised by their families to inherit their Kingdom and legacy. For Gavin, the Academy is something of a farce. An orphan with no Noble family ties, no magical talent, and no answers regarding his origins, young Gavin was given the opportunity of a lifetime by a mysterious benefactor, a full sponsorship at the Aetheris. Cast into the cutthroat political world of the Nobility, Gavin must carve his own path through the rivalries and ancient blood feuds of the student body. But, while some consider him an upstart unworthy of attention, Gavin finds himself befriended by two students happy to ignore the usual rules of society. Meanwhile, one of the most influential and powerful of the Kingdom's Noble houses has taken an interest in Gavin, and their daughter is certainly not easy to refuse. At the same time, there are those that would see Gavin fail and humiliated at every turn. Through his struggles in class, sparring matches, the challenges of courtly behavior, and the ever-present rivalries between old and new bloodlines, Gavin soon learns that the Academy's dark secrets run far deeper than anyone expected. For, twenty years ago, there existed another Noble house, long vanished from the public eye with their wealth, power, and secrets from the past. D'Averin. The name has been lost to history books and the annals of time, but Gavin will soon find that his fate is inextricably linked with theirs. In the academy of Aetheris, magic is only the beginning. What Gavin doesn't realize is that the Academy has been waiting for him.