In the Sixth World, the terms magic and Awakened are synonymous with the word power. For the past eight years, posthuman humanity has struggled with the consequences of magic and how it shapes the world, even for those who cannot sense its power. For some, it is a point of contention, a force that must be strictly controlled so that it is not used as a terrible weapon that could destroy everything. Others simply see it as another aspect of nature, something to be celebrated and cultivated as understanding of it grows. There are also those who see it merely as a tool that can be used at will, whether for good or evil.