Samuel Gale has lost everything. He lost his home, he lost his way of life, and he's about to lose his sanity. The praises of his fellow refugees bring him little comfort. They brand him a "hero", when he feels more like a scared little boy. What he needs is a driving force, a purpose, an inner fire. What Sam doesn't realize, is that powerful forces are watching him. Chess pieces are moving on the board, and the Guardian of the Wind is soon to find...