It has been many years since the village found an oracle. The strange creature with scales like a dragon is said to have the power of prophecy and to make strong and wise any who would eat it. Suah's father, Rashidi, is the village medicine man and would offer up the oracle in sacrifice to the elders. Suah, however, has different plans and soon he and the oracle are struggling for survival in the wilds, far from home with only each other to rely on.