Eerie darkness creeps over the village of Maidenton as its two moons dip beneath the horizon. Darker still is the deception that enslaves its inhabitants. For centuries the cruel Keeon overlords have dominated the Kinsmen through mind-control and torture. This is all that Beem and his friends have ever known - until they stumble upon a buried secret that will completely change their lives in one catastrophic event. Risking all, seven young adventurers descend below the planet's surface. They encounter an elusive and terrifying stranger who opens up a world of mystery and power beyond their wildest dreams. Could the ancient Legends - thought to be mere fairy tales - be true after all? The answer could cost them their families, their freedom, and even their lives...