From the shadows, the immortal Mothers of the Night watch over the magical island of Cala F'orn Iya. For generations, powerful Black women have governed Cala F'orn Iya. The wisdom of priestesses and the fierceness of warriors created a sovereign civilization. Until... the Ancient Mothers receive prophecies that the world will change for the mortals they love. Visions of a world of enslavement, environmental destruction and spiritual oppression threaten All.The Mothers must summon the long-slumbering spirit of Cala F' Iya to fight for survival of Life itself. Cala F' Iya, the Great Queen Reborn, protects the fate of many worlds. L'iah, one of the few women born under the conditions of prophecy, must plunge through the planet's gateways to claim her power. Is it L'iah's destiny to become the Cala F' Iya?As L'iah travels through the otherworld realm of Faenos, her home world simmers with the treachery of those who thirst for power. Will a powerful and unexpected lover help guide L'iah to the completion of her initiation? Or will L'iah fall prey to the monstrous creatures summoned to kill her? As evil forces rise both in Cala F'orn Iya and Faenos, L'iah must race against time to turn back the tide.