Aleyne Agrurova lost her parents when she was barely a toddler. Her care fell to her aunt and uncle. Her uncle Raul Agrurova is a well-known scout who spends much time away from their cabin high in the wilderness of Utonica. Aleyne learned how to hunt, trap, and survive on her own, and when she was old enough she learned to become a scout of the caliber only her uncle could teach her. Such are the adventures of a girl growing up in the wilderness where there are beasts and orcs and sometimes the only thing between you and life is a sharp sword. What does it take for a headstrong girl to survive growing up on the frontier? A sharp sword, a good horse, and a uncle who loves her enough to let her soar. This prequel to Ethaia tells the story of this remarkable young lady's life prior to walking into a fight that changes her world.