From childhood, Belava lived in the forest, knew the secret properties of herbs, and treated people and animals. That's what she fed on. But trouble came - a pestilence attacked the surrounding villages. Dark people blamed the forest witch for this and set fire to her house. Knowing that she herself cannot escape from reprisals, Belava helps Yarina and Dar, her half-brother and sister, escape from the burning hut... The path to the capital city of Kyiv was long and difficult, but it turned out to be even harder when they got to the princely court. The great Askold liked the beautiful girl. He was even planning to leave his wife and marry her... Where could one run from his dangerous caresses, from the wrath of a rejected wife?.. It was bad, but it became even worse when it suddenly turned out that young Dar was the nephew of a Kyiv princess who had disappeared many years ago, and therefore - a full-fledged prince! This was indicated by the amulet that had been hanging on the baby’s neck since birth, once thrown to the father of Belava and Yarina...