The world of Nis grows darker still, Catheel becomes drowned in conflict and strife. The day is ruled by the steel of hand and heart while by night, innocence is lost. Kolonia, within the Mountains of Rayne and exile ofthe Penumbra, a race that ushered in the harnessing of magic from the abyss; Isalme, a Huema kingdom consumed by conflict in itself and the races within its borders; Separated by place and time,two young girl's stories will intertwine to begin the catalyst that will change many destinies, guided by the unseen forces beyond. After losing all but each other, Miriam and her mother, Cachusa must leave Kolonia when her mother's "blood" awakens and she is possessed by a spirit wrought by a dark ritual related to the disease spreading throughout the hermitage. Rema Merloci is an unusual peasant girl with dreams of epic battles and knighthood in stark contrast to the reality of war around her. When the cruel realities of the effects of war come home, Rema become another victim of the shadow overtaking Catheel. Through strife, prejudice and birthing of a new age, will these two souls break free the chains of their past? Survive the tumultuous decades ahead? Overcome their demons together without destroying one another? Their journey will begin the first book in the Eternity Series and prologue to Lost Children.