From the ancient ruins of a lost civilization to the sudden ruin of a new city, a mysterious power stalks the desert. Oru of Sisoa leads an expedition to investigate, accompanied by his beloved Jiriya, the bard Svarnil, and the librarian Nulif. Their group also includes two young sky-dwarf orphans who may carry a curse from the destruction of their home, and three nomads of bitterly feuding tribes. Together the diverse members of this expedition must solve the mystery of the ancient curse of Edah and turn aside its terrible danger. But the greatest danger of all may not be the nameless gods of Edah, but the conflicts these travelers bring with them on the journey. This is an adventure about doing right even when it seems to make no difference, and keeping faith in the power of love.