From Reis, an evil old sorceress, Nial received a talisman and learned that there is only one way to save the free Lands from the complete conquest of Tyranno. In the sanctuaries of eight different Lands - and many of them are in the power of Tyranno - magical stones are stored, they must be collected and placed in a talisman, then it will acquire irresistible power - this power will help defeat the witchcraft spells of Tyranno. Only half-elves can touch the stones, and Nial is the only half-elf left alive. She sets off on a dangerous journey with her friends - the faithful squire Layo and the magician Sennar, whom the girl has long loved, but cannot admit it even to herself.