In a realm that has just ended a race war, Dayarthe Colrindal, the son of the Talik's advisor, is a possibility for the position of Talik, but he dreams of what lies beyond his lands walls. Another shares his dream, the mysterious and wise prisoner of war that serves his house and has been his good friend since a year after she arrived. Together they escape into the forbidden lands and begin a journey that truly tests their strength, friendship and courage. Fate has plans for the damned world that the two friends must alter or perish.