Yashaadu Naj, Kazahd of the land surrounding the red desert, takes his husband on a journey to the world's capital city Romallia. But Dayatar is ill-at-ease with the new sights and magic all around, relying on his husband's comfort to persevere.

The laws have changed in the war-ridden country of Ellysrha, driving the soldier Dova to escape to the stronghold of the rebels in the north. There, he hopes to be able to start a new life with his lover, Thaim, that does not need to be hidden.

When the traveler Mu So arrives in the city of Lald, he seeks shelter with the priest Nilgu in the temple of Jel. Just one night there and he bears witness to the bloody conflict with the opposing temple that puts both their lives in jeopardy. But there is an inside story to everything and Mu So refuses to leave without even trying to save the priest's life.

Spring has arrived and with it comes the traditional day of Kringt, the Spring Cleaning. A day that holds special meaning to the couple of Duft and Stinde.