When the plump merchant stepped into the old crone's wagon, all he could think of was his profit the next year. But little did he know a question waited by all fortune tellers in Areath would be uttered through him. And how could he foresee the task to convey the words of the prophecy to the chosen ones? When apprentice knights Argan and Dal were given a task to escort the Duke's beautiful daughter, all they could think of was getting her safe from the clutches of the usurper King. But little did they know Lady Millicent must reach Franconnia in time for her political wedding. And how could they foresee the meeting with a Vajel, the spirit trapped within a stone? When a kingdom was obliterated half a century earlier, all everyone could think of was the rise of the Elementalists. But little did they know a Dark God had started the plan to rule all Areath. And how could they foresee their continent must survive treason, war and chaos? When an old Paladin started his quest, all he could think of was to revive the Guardians of old. But little did he know the Chains of Destiny - Alean's most precious possession - would bind them and lead them on the path it chose. And how could he foresee it was the only way to bring back hope to the heart of the people?