Pirsa is the daughter of an Eorl of Enlia. When chaos grips her land and a rival threatens her father, Pirsa and her mother are forced to flee their home. Pirsa spends the years that follow learning to hunt, forage, and fight.

After Pirsa comes into womanhood her mother sends her to the seat of the land to find her place. After proving her identity Pirsa learns about proper combat and magic. She undertakes tasks for her ruler, gaining knowledge and experience.

During one vital errand she gets a glimpse of the magical "Lost Land," as well as a taste of love. How will those two incidents help Pirsa find her place?