Out of the vast expanse of the cosmos, something colossal and older than time itself is approaching. A long-standing friend of Professor Abbacus arrives at the Nocturnal Academy, seeking help to investigate this enigmatic object. Aided by an unusual group handpicked for their unique abilities and experiences, they must all battle to gain entry into this heavily-defended artefact. It won't be easy and unfortunately not everyone sees eye to eye... Warning: this is the first part in a trilogy, and finishes on a cliffhanger.