Kayin's hometown of Shantiglen is destroyed when the king of a mage realm receives a prophecy--and grossly misinterprets it. Ten years later, Kayin is the only remaining citizen, determined to have the town restored to its former glory, despite the impending return of the mage-king's army. Her hope for a future is assured by the arrival of the Cavalry, former citizens of Shantiglen who share the goal of defending the land against the mage-king. Kayin combines her prophetic abilities to the Cavalry's battle tactics to prepare for the mage-king's return, discovering along the way the truth of friend, foe, and fate.