When their home is destroyed and their families are forced into war, Five young fighters must travel across lakes and forests to find the land of KuryKubi and bring help for the doomed city of Aradon. But their enemies want to take over Aradon's land, and they will do anything to stop the messengers....

A great darkness is coming to the city of Alarell. Strider and his brother, Ranger have to fight to survive in the harshness of the wild. And all the time, their kin wander alone. Meeting up with two Woods Men, a River Nymph and Lady of Stone, the group become stronger. But a huge freak storm separates the group. Strider refuses to believe Ranger's death and will risk anything to find him. Even if it means the death of his friends and family.