The real danger lies within… The King of Valsair controls his lands through terror by two Houses, The House of Wolves, his hunters, and The House of Ravens, his spies. Tyyr, an agent of the Ravens, is sent to investigate a rumor of a dissenting lord. In her journey, she meets Elmond, a blacksmith's apprentice, and Elle, a young wanderer. Together, when the mission falls apart, they must survive rebel Magi and a brigade of mercenaries as they are chased across the countryside for The Dragon’s Tear, a rare and beautiful jewel. The three will find out how far each of them will go for life, and for vindication.