By blood, essence, and strength of heart Breea has won the first rounds of conflict with the shape-shifting Oregule, and accepted that she is a true Alach Weaver-the first of her kind destined to fight the ancient enemy. Now, with only vague prophecy to guide her, she must learn to wield her power-both of the essence and as a leader of men-for the Oregule are moving and time is running out to find the children who are the key to defeating the Oregule.