The world of Denka is a vast ocean. Sparse patches of land are scattered along the emerald surface. These landmasses constantly shift and change their position along the planet. Usually, keeping to a regulated schedule, the tides have become more erratic in the past decade. A newly elected tribal chieftain is sent on the journey into the ocean. hoping to find a new home for his village before all is lost. Kialen is a mouthy, and bookish girl. Becoming entranced in whatever tome she is reading at the time; Kialen finds herself lost suddenly. Falling asleep whilst reading in a library, she awakens to a white sandy beach. Having no answers and a vast amount of questions.