As the Sekk threaten Everien and the tribes squabble over the spoils of the Empire Istar is given a message by a legendary Raptor; the massive Snowfalcon. It is a messgae that holds the key to the mystery of Tarquin of The Company. Valerie Leith has created a world teeming with imagination and beauty - The Everien sequence is destined to become a classic of original fantasy.