Shalah – a world inhabited by a race once possessed of advanced technologies. Aeons ago, although watched over by benevolent guardian entities, Shalah fell under the onset of malevolent powers. The planet decended into barbarism, the inhabitants' technologies falling into disuse as knowledge was lost; the guardians' mental talents were inadequate to stem the influence of malign beings bent on conquest and destruction.Born on Shalah, an abandoned boy with unusual looks, is given life and one chance to face his destiny. Jepaul endures ordeals of air, fire, water and earth, for only he can bring his world back from the brink of the abyss.