Years ago, the Aniyvwiya ignored and shunned the prophet Anagalisgi. Now, still recovering from the War of the Old Land, the Krydik are determined not to do the same to the prophet Sabelu.

This proves to be a challenge for both people and prophet as Sabelu's prophecies go beyond simple divination and telling them when to plant corn. He knows the people, perhaps too well. He sees their thoughts, hopes, dreams, past and future. He sees White animals as well as frightening beings of smoke and shadow. Worse, he sees them take control of the people and the priests. These Shadow beings have no intent of giving up their hosts and are instead committed to destroying the people, starting with anyone who tries to oppose them.

As darkness gathers over the Krydik, Sabelu's eyes are opened to a greater war that lies just beyond the fabric of reality, and mortals are the prize to be won. Or destroyed.