A hidden prophecy about Samuel's future casts a shadow over his life from the time he is small. After his mother's death in childbirth, his father withdraws into a wounded silence, leaving Samuel to the care of Captain Stephen, who oversees his military education, and Cleric Jeremy, who oversees his moral and academic education. No one tells Samuel about the prophecy or about the dangerous wizard, Ablewis, who wants to kill him. Samuel grows strong and brave, but like his father, loss destroys him. The monastery is a place of peace, beauty, and acceptance for Samuel. One day while he strolls the grounds, he meets Princess Kristina from the neighboring kingdom. The two fall in love and spend every moment together riding, reading, and talking. They are building their Foreververse. But Kristina's father finds out about the romance and whisks Kristina away. Samuel is heartbroken. Ablewis captures Kristina and disappears magically with her to his castle, far away. After burying his father, Samuel learns of the prophecy from Cleric Jeremy. Not only is Kristina in danger from Ablewis, but also two small girls, orphaned through Ablewis's evil and hidden by the creator, need Samuel's help. Samuel journeys to save the girls and Kristina.