The Devil's Tongue earth node was supposed to restore magic to the world, but when it failed, hope dwindled-until rumors of a far more powerful node deep in the south began to surface. Oren Knox, along with his loyal friend Tobias Cain and two diabolists, sets out on a dangerous quest to find this fabled source of magic. But they're not the only ones searching. Their journey lands them in the middle of a bitter land war between a ruthless railroad baron and stubborn homesteaders, neither willing to back down. As tensions rise, Oren discovers that the land in dispute sits directly atop the very earth node he seeks-potentially the key to reigniting the world's magic. Faced with a powerful adversary who has seemingly endless resources and mysterious technology that rivals magic itself, Oren must fight not only for magic but also for survival. As forces of magic and machinery collide, the battle for control of the earth node could change the future of magic-and the fate of whomever holds the land. In this high-stakes clash of magic and industry, Oren's quest becomes a fight for dominance over a land that could alter the balance of power in a world desperate for renewal.