It was in Moreta's time - a time of legend, of heroic valour, of terrible threadfall, and the Great Plague that devastated both Holders and Dragonfolk.
For Lady Nerilka of Fort Hold the tragedy was twofold for, with the death of her mother and sister, her father's mistress took possession of the Hold. Angry and betrayed, she decided to escape and began her perilous journey to Ruatha, Prince Alessan, and an unknown destiny.