The army of Mardon kept its agreement to provide aid to their distant king. While the work to support the recent war did pay handsomely, those of Mardon felt that they had gained a treasure much more valuable than slaves or items of wealth. Though wearied from battle, the army of Mardon came back whispering of going into battle again. Ellish finds himself as the only peaceful warrior upon his journey home. Around him the talk is strong of taking on an ancient struggle that curses his land. Not wanting to fight himself, he is forced to participate in aiding those who seek to free their own...

Greg Sanders has been granted fantastic powers. He however fears the gift will bring a drastic change to the universe, so has secluded himself to study his blessing. What he learns is that the universe will barely be bothered, but his life will be completely altered.

The story revolves around Greg attempting to establish himself among people that have similar blessings, those that want to make use of his gifts, and beings that simply want to somehow adjust their lives to having such a powerful person in their presence. Matters of love, diplomacy, and metaphysics all intertwine as Greg seeks...