The young slave Wyrd escapes from the country of his slavery to free Taria. A monster is on the trail of the fugitive to kill him. But the former slave discovers incredible possibilities within himself, a Power that is not available to anyone else alive. The manifested Gift helps to save oneself and others. Weird goes to a country where a bright future awaits him. But is it? Danger is approaching from the north. Ancient creatures from terrible fairy tales have awakened and are thirsty for blood. The young man is drawn into the fight. Will he be able to get out of it... alive?