Kellyn, a 15 year old orphan and warrior mage in training, is being sent back to her homeland, where she must learn to master not only magic, but her own dark impulses. Micah, a 10 year old slave, discovers his own magical abilities when he moves a massive boulder with his bare hands, accidentally killing his owner. What neither child knows is that they are siblings, and for years their mother has planned to delve deep into dark sorcery to bring their father back from the dead. Her preparations are almost complete. All she needs is her husband’s soul, and a sacrifice. Her children hold the key…