Living alone in the woods, Maia struggles with memory loss and magic. But when she discovers a butterfly-shaped stone, an ancient evil awakens, intent on destroying her. Then, a tall stranger turns up, the Defender, Eilon. With him, Maia slowly rediscovers her lost life, and those who would keep her lost forever. Puzzling dreams and flashbacks tease with secrets in a tapestry spanning centuries. Everything points back to this Midfairy's forgotten Defender.