The Trials of Ildarwood

For nearly 10,000 years, the trials have been a sacred tradition... On the first day of spring each year, every child of twelve must be banished into the nearest Ildarwood forest. Bound to the ancient woodland until their Trials are complete, they must master their control over one of nine elements from the spirit realm before earning the right to return home. When nine children from the quiet town of Ranewood begin their Trials, they quickly realize that the Ildarwood is not nearly as safe as they were told. Stalked by faceless hunters whose souls have been ravaged by Trials past, the children - now Ildarbound - must unlock their gifts and uncover long-hidden secrets from the past to save the Ildarwood, their families, and themselves from a worsening Blight. Who will master their abilities and rise to fight the growing threat? And who will lose their souls to the faceless hunters? Their stories are about to unfold...