Hileshand has lost his son. When the Alusian put her hand to Marcus in Ausham, she changed his future in a moment. Hileshand can only watch as Marcus slips away from him, drawn by the fierce magic of a foreign god. All Hileshand wants to do is protect his family, but this commitment carries a high price, especially when Boerak-El, the Alusian god of sorrow, has plans for Hileshand's son Myles as well.