Devi has always dreamed of becoming a Stone Seeker, but tradition has him rooted in the fields of Rakhas, tending to his father's farm. When Darmeenian raiders invade his village, Devi finally has a chance to prove himself, but instead he cowers away, hiding in the shadows as his home is burnt to the ground. Determined to redeem himself and protect the future of Katai, not only from Darmeen but also from the creeping desert that threatens to overwhelm them, Devi flees to Narkasee to finally begin his search for the Fire Stone, one of four ancient, elemental gems that combine to unlock the all-powerful Aether. With a horde of faceless men and a pirate princess at his side, Devi finds himself with a second chance at glory, but first he must discover that glory can only come with sacrifice, and only the ultimate sacrifice will be enough to save Katai.
