Oran was a great Sage, master of strange magic. The Temple she built has stood for ten thousand years, testament to her power. The heir of her House, Targ, never wanted to run the Temple of Oran, never wished for power or notoriety. All he really wanted was to keep his mother happy, uphold his father's legacy, and maybe find a girl. It's not to be. Disaster strikes and Targ must decide if unleashing hell is better than watching the world burn. Deep in the Temple lies a forbidden Gate, and rather than stand by as foul magic rends his planet asunder, he opens it. What comes through will change everything Targ knows about himself, his House, and the source of Oran's power. Four stories for the Isra Saga.