In hopes of breathing life into her dying homeland, Princess Eloren Rafa of Rhiu agrees to marry Prince Akkan Gallahym, the heir of the wealthy and powerful kingdom of Palondria. But she gets more than she bargained for when Palondria is invaded by her betrothed's powerful brother, a fearsome Turned spellcaster. With the futures of both of their kingdoms at stake, Eloren must set off on a journey that will challenge everything she believes in.