Leaving her gloomy homeland, the underground city of the dark elves, young Liriel Baenre travels through the Forgotten Realms in the company of a berserker warrior named Fyodor. Their life on the surface is full of adventures, because the past does not want to let go of the former princess of the First House of Menzoberranzan - a real hunt is underway for her, the owner of a powerful artifact. Seeking to escape the web of evil, Liriel Baenre embarks on a dangerous journey to the Isle of Ruathim. Severe trials and bitter disappointments await her, and more than once the brave drow will have to pay a high price for the favor of the Spider Queen...