The Allemany strangers who invaded the lands of the Shari'a sorceresses promised peace and protection... and cruelly lied. Now the Shari'a are powerless slaves of harsh conquerors, their capital - the Sorcerer's Gorge - lies in pitiful ruins, and magic - even the most innocent - is declared OUTLAW and punishable by death. It is not easy to survive in this world for the young healer Brillie Mefell, who is constantly awaiting arrest and execution. But more and more often, long-dead great sorceresses from the Witch Gorge appear to her in visions, calling her the Chosen One and claiming that her destiny is to revive the former power of the magical people...