Sixteen-year-old Nerin is alone in the lands of Alban, where the king ordered everyone with magical powers to be caught and brought to him. Wanting to hide her gift - the unusual ability to speak with fairy-like good folk - Nerin goes to the legendary Shadowfall, where rebels live who have decided to overthrow the evil king Keldek. Along the way, she receives the help of good folk who tell her that tests await her that will test her potential . She is also helped by the handsome Flint, who saved her from death, albeit for an unknown reason. Nerin is wary of trusting her allies. But it may turn out that she is the key to freeing Alban from the tyranny of Keldek. Homeless, not knowing who to believe, Nerin must fall into Shadowfall not only for her own salvation, but also for the sake of saving the kingdom of Alban.