The final adventure of the Earth & Sky series. On the surface, Mount Gladeleer village community grapples with the disastrous consequences of Coraleen and Feven's impulsive attempts. Those aboard the Shoalrunner explore their new watery environment while division and power clashes threaten harmony between individuals. Meanwhile, Hann and Kaonea struggle on earth, dodging suspicions from inner-earthian strangers on whom they depend to survive a dangerous storm. No longer in Aeria, Cielle is relocated to a subterranean base. An untenable situation arises between Vault and Dakner. Held against their will, and their lives possibly in jeopardy, Cielle and Vault must learn to trust one another as mounting horrors are discovered surrounding Dakner and his men. Forced to confront past, an ultimate decision redirects Cielle's destiny and places fate in her hands. Feven leaves to search for his brother. Torn between obligations and his obsession with family, he confronts his own demons. The Elders devise a plan of their own. After the Rain Lifted powerfully concludes the Earth & Sky trilogy