Humans brought down from their arkship to the planet of Fanwath must forge their own destiny in a perilous realm as the fantasy saga continues.

Not long ago, Morgan Hall was a simple maintenance tech on a spacecraft bound for Tau Ceti. Then he and his shipmates found themselves unwillingly transplanted to Fanwath, where magic is real, danger abounds, and the almighty "System" grants levels, points, and powers based on one's individual triumphs.

Now, Morgan and his native Ardeni mate, Issa, have founded a growing colony for both their peoples, and they're able to draw ever more tribes and lifeforms--even some of their former Urghat enemies--into trade and warfare alliances. But though their colony is a beacon of freedom, Morgan finds himself wanting more: more skills, more strength, more knowledge of Fanwath. So, he and Issa set out for unknown lands in search of adventure and advancement.

Meanwhile, the Fae have taken an interest in the human settlement and work to recruit Bronwyn Tallow to their cause, and Olivia Bennet enters Fainhallow Academy in order to hone her magical talents. But as Morgan, Bronwyn, and Olivia's abilities grow, so do the threats they face, and they'll soon discover some ambitions come at a dreadful cost--and even good intentions can lead to unexpected evil . . .