One born of air. One born of fire. Together, two teenagers must stop a god war. Conall and Aedan, having reached their sixteenth year, both leave their homes to go on a quest for their spirit guides, only to be swept into intrigue and mystery when the Elder Druids tell the boys they are tied to prophecy about a great war between the Ancient Ones, the Arsa and the Fonn, who want to do battle on the lands of Inis Crainnshir-one that could destroy both the mortal and immortal realms alike, including Tir na nOg, the Otherworld.

To prevent this, Conall-with his hawk, Lann-and Aedan-with his dragon, Fiachra-will journey to find the thirteen Wands of Danu dispersed across the world. Not only will they travel through perilous lands unknown, but also contend with banshees and other monsters, as well as the dark Fomoragh, a demonic band whose sole purpose is chaos.

With the aid of druids, friends-new and unlikely, and heroes, Conall and Aedan need to go from farm boys to warriors if they have any chance for success.

They learn something, however, that ties them to the Ancient Ones, something that will challenge their quest and forever alter their friendship.