Sevana’s peaceful routine is abruptly destroyed when a Sa Kaon army invades Noppers Woods, fully intending to declare war on the Fae that live there. Princess Amas of Sa Kao has gone missing, disappearing so completely that it’s believed she must have been spirited away, and Sa Kao blames the Fae.   Knowing full well the Fae are not behind the abduction of the princess, Sevana goes to investigate and finds that it’s not just one princess missing, but a good dozen people, all in the same way. Now she has to figure out how and why and do so quickly. The spell used to take these people is fading fast. If Sevana doesn’t find a way to reverse what has been done, then there won’t be anyone left for her to save. 

“Be part of building a new kingdom, eh? Well, I admit that be an offer a man does no’ get every day. What say ye, daughter?” “We came looking for work. I say this fits the bill.” Broden and his daughter Riana have spent their lives as archers and hunters for their mountain village—and outcasts as well. When the infamous Court Wizard of Estole shows up, they discover they have the special affinity for magic he desperately needs. The two eagerly agree to his offer of becoming wizard-partners with him and his sister, but neither Broden nor Riana really know what to expect. Estole is a new country, only months old, and rife with problems as the new king tries to create a government, new laws, and fight off the old country he absconded from. They quickly learn that it will take every ounce of skill they have to keep their new countrymen alive and safe.

“Da. I think it be time we press matters.” “About getting more wizards here? Aye. That be a sound notion.” Lately, Estole has more problems than solutions, and not enough resources to implement the ones they do have. When Ash collapses from magical exhaustion, the group decides the only course is to bring in more wizarding help. Riana can only pray that they get the help they need before Iysh strikes again. For if they don’t, food shortages will be the least of their worries.