The powerful and prosperous kingdom of Vendar faces serious external and internal threats. The Vendar throne is claimed by King Henry's sister Sabela, who has numerous adherents, the lands of the kingdom are subject to raids by barbarian tribes from the north and east, in the magical light of the moon ancient ruins regain their former greatness, among which strings of lost souls glide like ethereal shadows..

Young Alan and Liath will find themselves at the heart of the real and magical conflicts that engulf Vendar. One must reveal the secret of his origin, and then the Lady of Battles will lead him to glory, the other must conquer her fear of life, and then she will be able to change the course of history... There is a long struggle ahead, the outcome of which will be decided not by steel, but by magic.