Storn Castle has been captured by bandits. Lady Mellita Storn manages to escape and sets out on a journey for help. Along the way, fate brings her together with the earthling Daniel Barron, who with a detachment of guides is heading to the mountains. In this world closed to earthlings, in a world almost devoid of technology, in a world of unusual abilities of local residents, they will have adventures, meetings with other races, with the gods of Darkover and much more.