In the city of Maras-Sund, where magic has been outlawed, children are being born with raw magical talents, including Issel, a young water-seller from the poorest part of the city, who could hold the key to rescuing his people from the conquerors who have oppressed the people. Reprint.

His homeland oppressed for more than twenty years after the events of Bridge of Dreams, Issel of the Sudain uses his magical ability to manipulate water as part of a plan to free his people, an endeavor in which he is aided by a Marasai general's daughter who possesses her own vendetta against the regime. 15,000 first printing.