In the vast chasm of space, wRen defies a submissive heritage, braving the dark legends of the Asp to be with VeIper, enemy to the Kin, the protectors of her Nestling. VeIper seeks to free his species from ethnic cleansing as well as win the awe of the beautiful and defiant wRen. Unfortunately, Mong, a slayer, has already claimed wRen and vows to destroy those of VeIper's kind. With each seeking their own vision with insatiable intensity but with Mong's impervious power, is the surrender of wRen and the death of VeIper pre-destined?