Eighteen marks the Awakening—the pivotal moment when every human in the desolate maga-cities discovers their Talent, a singular power to survive and thrive in a monster-infested apocalypse. Alister Hazenworth, a star pupil of the prestigious Aegis Academy, seemed destined for triumph. His athletic prowess and magical gifts pointed toward an exceptional Talent that would secure his future and elevate his status. Destiny, however, had other designs. When Alister's Awakening ceremony arrives, he discovers he is a Summoner—and his world crumbles. Derision replaces admiration. His once-promising friends abandon him, seeking Talents they deem superior. In his solitude, a system emerges. [Host found, system binding...] [System binded successfully.] [Congrats, you have gain the status of 'player'.] [Ding!! Congrats to the player for awakening The Dragonforge - an overlord system.] [Ding!! it has been detected that the player possesses a latent draconic aspect, and as such will only be able to summon dragons!!] [Will the player like to proceed with their first summoning?] Forsaken and underestimated, Alister transforms into an unstoppable force. He assembles a dragon army—commanding majestic wyverns, fearsome drakes, and ancient wyrms. Across the wastelands he ventures, seizing lost resources, shattering summoner prejudice, and claiming his place among legends. With each passing day, his strength multiplies, his connection with his dragons intensifies, and his name becomes synonymous with power.