Ora began her quest for deeper insight to the Divine in Book 1 of this series. Three years later, she has grown her knowledge of how the Universe works, and in wisdom of how to tap in to those powers. But she is still learning.

She and her new husband, a fellow seeker, return to Dynora to visit her family. But their visit entices her headstrong brother and his friends to make decisions that lead them into a situation far worse than they could have imagined.

The people of Kateele plot their rescue, which sets in motion events that could alter the course of life for Kateeleans, the Shanai, and the forest itself.