In mid-1400s Scotland, the magical beings known as Slig Maith have had enough. Due to human waste and destruction, a war now brews, just as young Bernadette's life is shattered. She tries to save her mother from a witch's death but fails. Now full of pain and fear, Bernie makes a bargain with the Queen of the Slig Maith. In exchange for magical abilities, Bernie will help the Queen win her war, but Bernie does not understand the full ramifications...