PROLOGUE: "After fleeing from Prince Drakan --- Dina Tonerre, the Shamer's daughter, hides among the clans in the Highlands --- along with her family and the rightful heir Prince Nicodemus Ravens. Drakan has invaded the Lowlands, and it is feared --- that he will invade the Highlands. The clans will not submit to the Order of the Dragon --- but as long as Nicodemus doesn't rise up against Drakan --- the future looks bleak. Standing between peace and an impending war are only the Shamers."