Decades earlier a debilitating virus emerges in India and quickly burns its way through the densely populated areas of Asia, eventually conquering the world. But the threat to man’s extinction does not come from the virus, it comes from what rises in the aftermath. The Ancients and the Sybaris. For thousands of years that have been on Earth. At one time, they were all powerful ruling the land. Until they are defeated and forced in hiding and hibernation. The virus changes all that. It is a weakening of the human race and a doorway back to power. After the virus, along with years of war and battle, they once again are at the top of the food chain. Humans either hide, building a resistance in the shadows or live as slaves and a food source, trading their freedom for safety. The resistance grows strong again and they want their world back. It will take nothing short of special warriors for the battles ahead.

For thousands of years the Ancients have been on Earth. At one time, they were all powerful ruling the land. Until they are defeated and forced in hiding and hibernation. A virus changes all that. The virus is a weakening of the human race and a doorway back to power. They battle their way back to the top of the food chain, enslaving humans. Until the resistance rises again. It will take nothing short of special warriors for the battles ahead. Vala is one of these warriors. She is a Mare, and like other Mares, possesses abilities that extend far beyond that of normal men. Very few Mares exist. Now aware of what she can do, Vala embarks on her quest to destroy the Civilized Ancients from within their very own walls. Previously published as Rise of the Mare - now with changed content.