Snow, Moon, and the Settling Storm

He can entrust his spiritual awareness to a flying hawk and survey the whole field;

She can use her inner energy to ride a sword through the air and face a thousand-odd foes alone.

He can build intricate wooden armor and command an array of mechanisms;

She can communicate telepathically and direct an army.

This is a world of Eastern fantasy, filled with priests, dragon smiths, Daoists, sorcerers, spirit-beast tamers, monks, shamans...

A formidable enemy approaches from the north. The future of the realm lies in the hands of the young people studying together in the capital. Who will claim victory, and who will rule the land?