The story of an elven ranger forced from his home only to return again and be forced out yet again. But this time is different. He is now an accomplished ranger of Darkwood who is learning he is more than his surrogate silvan father has led him to believe. He descends from a mysterious and long bloodline only few know of including the elven royal family. Nelfindal Goldleaf learns after his voyage home that a darker evil is pursing him, one with vast resources and a vengence for him stemming from the legacy of his birthright.