Almost three decades have passed since the battle between Pavox capitol city Veiliegstad and Io's forces of skaal and rebel pavox. Deep below the waters that beat at the base of the City-Above-the-World lives a young azinza named Echo. She has lived her short life of fourteen years under the Ocean and rule of the Imperial family who has placed a restriction on how close to the surface subjects are allowed due to the growing tensions on the surface world. Meanwhile, the harsh Prince Yuval is about to step up as Reigning Emperor, but before he can, he needs to settle a few matters, namely: a wife. Echo soon finds herself thrown into a world of political unrest, long held hatred and adventures she never thought would be possible for a simple azinzan girl. Follow the exciting voyage of Echo in the second book of the Fledging series.