Faina Glaston is her father's daughter, which does not suit her mother or society. Spending hours with gyros and mechanizations, she builds up dreams of making that one little impact on the world. Something to make a difference. There are others working to make a difference as well, in the shadows of society and hidden from The Magistry's gaze. When their leader, and Faina's hero, is murdered, she discovers the world has dark corners and blind alleys...