But when young Atan, next Duke of Ishtba knelt before him meeting his eyes while swearing his loyalty, Samed knew the gods were dozing for Atan would cause more than a ripple.
What he didn’t know was that a child reflecting that unique power would one day present herself to the mysterious, solitary and feared Duke Atan.
It is that day, when the child, Raphela, having blossomed into sensual womanhood, meets the eyes of Atan the gods are caught off guard and the unimaginable unfolds on the cold medieval world of Raalek.