This story is based on actual events of a young man's journey from youth to manhood. The planet of Zemlya is under political turmoil. The planet's four islands have always been governed by peace and war was forbidden. However, the decision of one of the seven seer stone holders has unlocked the secrets to dark and fobidden doctrines. Aleric was the son of a simple zveri herder in Zlatpolye. Due to fantastic circumstances, he finds himself in the middle of an encroaching war. He is led to join a hidden society known as the Maritonic Knights. The Maritonic Knights must save the island of Otok before it is consumed by darkness.