Annit, a young novice of the monastery of St. Mortein, spends her days learning the deadly arts of the assassin. She practices long and hard to become the first archer, swordswoman, rider and healer in the name of serving the God of Death. Watching as everyone but her is sent on missions, Annit can't help but wonder why? Annit’s worst fears come true - the abbess is preparing her to take the place of a clairvoyant, forever locking her in the blank stone walls of the monastery. Will the girl sacrifice the life she dreams of, or will she look for the answer outside the abbey gates? Feeling betrayed, Annit chooses to escape.