In the light of the Breath of Evil's defeat six months ago, Prickle never expected her parents to get the brilliant idea to ship her off to Jade Mountain Academy, despite the constant assassination-attempts and frequent judging glances that seemed to be the norm at that inter-tribal heck-hole. The math/history assignments would be torture, too; and with her first day ending in a strange, surreal dream where a cloaked dragon upon a black throne promises the world in exchange for simple information on the school, Prickle's not quite sure she's the one to investigate the possibility of spies, stop the mysterious figures that seek to do moons knows what with the academy, save the faculty, save her friends, save her grades, dodge the 'sometimes unhappy' principal's disapproval, and stop anything bad from happening. Easy, right? Now, her only issue is a matter of time; all before it's too late.

Not all secrets stay buried ... Peacemaker has never done anything remarkable - at least as far as he's concerned. With no magical abilities or heroic destiny, he worries he might never be able to make his life worthwhile. So when the opportunity arises for him to go to Jade Mountain Academy and revive the ailing school gardens, Peacemaker hopes this might be just the chance he needs. This adventure brings with it new experiences and new friends, including a strangely familiar Nightwing named Truthseeker. Their mysterious connection will change everything for the two young dragons, and might just lead them to a truth that neither is prepared to face. When the time comes, Peacemaker must make a choice. What is his life really worth? And is his future still tied to the darkness of his past?