For centuries, the faeries have used their secret portals to wreak havoc on Elvendom. At last, determined to crush the sinister creatures who plague them, the elves resolve to subdue Faeryland. Brilliant and charismatic Prince Alastair is chosen to lead the invasion, while his worthless brother Gilmar tags along for the adventure. Alastair breaches Faeryland and captures the faery princess, intending to use her as a weapon against her people. As he resists the princess's strange powers, Alastair discovers she is different from anything he imagined. After the princess breaks her oath by violating her sacred faery heritage, Alastair decides he is the only one who can rescue his greatest enemy... Meanwhile, a mystical being chooses Gilmar over his perfect brother to complete a seemingly simple task. Gilmar is bewildered. He always believed he was worthless-so why would anyone want his help? As opponents pretend to be allies, and friends thwart him on his search for a legend veiled by time, Gilmar senses the task isn't what it appears. Now hunted by assassins and threatened by those he trusts, Gilmar must reach inside to prove his true worth as he risks everything to learn the secret of Numin-U'ia.