The inhabitants of Zarada are suffering a drought. The only hope against starvation is to call the rain using red larimar stones that grow on the distant island of Saron. Miran, a young warrior, is slated to become the next Sultana. Selexi, evil schemer, believes her own daughter, Anay, should be Sultana and pushes Anay to challenge Miran to the throne. To satisfy the challenge, the High Council sends the rivals on a dangerous quest to Saron. Whoever returns with ten stones will be crowned Sultana.Miran and Anay are sent on two different routes. They race over stormy seas, across treacherous terrains and up a perilous summit in pursuit of the luminous stones. During the journey a shocking secret is revealed that will unite them or pull them apart forever. This is the first book in the series.