The story is about Jared Angelus, a young man who travels the world after his parents take part in an experiment to help cure every disease in the world. This book, the first in a series, covers Jared's leaving of his home in the human compounds, meeting with the warrior tribe known as the Lupani, and learning their ways. Jared eventually joins up with the Lupani as an actual member of the tribe, stats a family, and faces the Lupani's enemies. The book ends with Jared realizing he can no longer stay among those who have given him a home, due to a promise to a loved one which makes him plan on leaving in 5 years, after allowing his daughter to grow enough to travel with few problems.