Magic is forbidden in the Eastern Alliance. Ellie Meredith intends to master it anyway. When her father refuses to allow her attend the College of Mages, Ellie turns to secret experiments in defiance of the law. But betrayal leads to imprisonment, and her dream of wielding magic is nearly lost-until an ancient elf offers her a second chance. Outside Castlegate, the world is unraveling. Darklings-once noble heroes, now twisted into half-living horrors-haunt the wilds. Kingdoms teeter on the brink of war. Immortals slip into madness. To survive, Ellie must navigate rebels, warlocks, and traitors-and choose whether to fight for Order, embrace Chaos, or forge a destiny entirely her own. Her journey is just beginning. At its end lies the knowledge she craves-and a power that could consume her. The struggle for Sanctuary begins here. Loftiest Intelligence: Legend of Order and Chaos - Book One launches an epic saga of high-stakes adventure for fans of YA fantasy.