In a world that at any second can go under water, in a world that exists only thanks to the magic of verches, people are absolutely powerless. And I, Virna Mays, is one of many. My sister has disappeared and I know no one will look for her. Lightner K'yard, the son of our ruler, can help me, but the cost of his help is too high. He thinks he can get me, but he's wrong. I will be the first to challenge him. The first to be able to resist him.