Mysterious and deadly fires fan an ancient grudge between the Arboreals and the Ferfolk, pushing lifelong enemies toward a devastating war. Two young strangers must overcome their mistrust of each other and uncover the real force intending to ravage the land. The Arboreals and the Ferfolk have been enemies for centuries. When an Arboreal wizard dies in a mysterious fire fueled by unnatural green flames, his neighbors are quick to assign the blame and prepare for war. But the wizard's apprentice is not convinced. Jarlen sets out to discover who really killed his master and meets Tyraz, a young Ferfolk warrior investigating similar attacks against his own city. Together, the two inexperienced adversaries must expose the hidden evil behind the magical flames - an ancient spirit with a grudge of his own.