Forced to flee her kingdom, an Elvish princess prepares to return and reclaim her birthright with magic, blood, and steel.When the Elvish kingdom of Ahilon is attacked, Princess Zaure Rhistel-the sole heir-is forced to flee. Her mother always told her when there is war prepare for death, but she didn't listen. Now, she finds herself woefully unprepared for the challenges ahead.Until she meets Torin, a spellcaster who has vowed to protect her. As Zaure travels with Torin, using her handmaiden's name as an alias, two more heroes join their circle: Cagdas, a warrior from Zaure's kingdom who was sent to aid her, and Alrik, a bard who has seen too many of the world's evils.Zaure has no choice but to trust and let the others in, as she will need their help pursuing the powerful enemy that has destroyed her kingdom.The key to saving Ahilon is closer than she knows. Finding it is going to prove difficult. With the fate of her people in her hands, she will stop at nothing to save them.Even if it means sacrificing herself.