Six animus dragonets are sent to the Claws of the Clouds Academy for Gifted Dragonets, a school for animus dragons. Shiver, an Icewing/Seawing hybrid. Manatee, a seawing. Hopebringer and Spiritwatcher the Nightwings. Eagle, a Skywing. And Coyote, a Sandwing. They become quick friends, but it seems that someone is using their powers a bit too much...