Wizard Bartholomew Michaels has been hiding on earth for far too long. His quiet uncomplicated life is thrown into turmoil when he is discovered by his nemesis, Valarc. Bartholomew has to flee earth and scatter the seven pieces of the artifact he was charged with to his trustworthy guardians. His granddaughter, Donelle, who is unaware of the power she possesses and the secret truth of her past childhood, is drawn into a conflict she neither understands nor wants any part of. Bartholomew quickly realizes that he is outwitted, at a political disadvantage and is powerless against the wizard's council. He must rely on his agents to hide the scattered pieces of the artifact while he tries to battle the council and hope that Donelle embraces her unknown power. The only problem is that Donelle just wants to go home to her safe and settled life.