Meyer Brant has lived in the Outlands his entire life. Sometimes Traders bring magical artifacts from the Great Realms and other far off lands, but otherwise he is removed from the kings, sorcerers and magical creatures of the world. Instead, Meyer's biggest concern is enduring his daily Martial Training--a necessity in Vanroc, a town which lives in constant fear of Raiders. Yet one day during a sparring session, Meyer experiences a moment of supernatural strength, and his life is changed forever...

To us family is everything, and our packs are our families. It's not often that someone dares challenge more than one pack at once, but I remember when someone did. I remember the taunting, I remember the jokes and fights, I remember when they killed my sister, but most of all I remember my daughter, and the look of innocence that drove me to end it all with no regret in my soul.