The Lady Farrel leaves the Elvin-Human Empire accompanied by three dwarves: the bardic mage, Spiro, his new apprentice Renara, and Tett, the bodyguard, whose wit is not exactly as sharp as his sword. Her quest is to save the life of her former fianc , now in hiding after the murder of his father. Confronting creatures of Shadow, a wicked witch, and worse are among the challenges she and her friends will face- on a journey destined to lead to her death...