The Sun God is looking for a wife among people who can bear his child. The birth of a star always leads to the death of the mother, but to be chosen by the Sun God is a great honor for any girl. Ceris Wenden is a mortal, ready to sacrifice herself to provide a comfortable life for her family. But after the birth of a star, the girl manages to survive. Ceris returns home and learns that during her absence from Earth, seven hundred years have passed and none of her loved ones have survived. A desperate girl dreams of finding her descendants. She meets the demigod Ristriel and becomes close to him. But the union of lovers is not to the liking of the Sun God, and he will do anything to separate them...