While war rages across the world of Pannithor, far from the evil chasm of the Abyss and the dwarfen civil war in the Halpi mountains, the realm of Elvenholme remains at peace. Yet still, in the bustling city of Sorrilondell, all is not what it seems. While war rages across the world of Pannithor, far from the evil chasm of the Abyss and the dwarfen civil war in the Halpi mountains, the realm of Elvenholme remains at peace. Yet still, in the bustling city of Sorrilondell, all is not what it seems. A darkness creeps in the dreams of a young half-elf. Despite the terrors that plague her at night, Elana N'Sessen's waking world is no better. She struggles with her mixed race as she tries to find her place in the world; she is bullied by the other children, and home is no respite, as her father treats her with disdain. Drawn by her nightmares are the Twilight Kin, led by the cruel Summoner Crone Phreatox.

Now hunted for a power she doesn't understand, a viscous struggle erupts between the Elves, the Twilight Kin, and the elusive Sylvan Kin. Beset on all sides, Elana turns to her only friend, the Forest Warden Tylest - a towering woodland spirit - for protection. As her world is torn apart, Elana finds that the true enemy might be far worse and impossible to escape. The shadowy menace that haunts her waking dreams.