Long ago, the powerful Skyebourne ruled over the Realm, oppressing those without magic and reveling in their own power from their floating cities above the clouds. Their complacency and comfort eventually led to a complete withdrawal from the affairs of the Realm. But as the Skyebourne Queen turns her eyes back to the world beneath the clouds, so does young Merrett V'Relni, who longs for adventure and an escape from the decadence and monotony of the Skyebourne City of Enthraal.Meanwhile, far below, Tiergen Porpora, a young dark elf struggling to find his place in his merchant family, finds himself facing a fabulous opportunity to further both his family's name and his own; it seems the Elven Nation has a very special cargo to be seen safely to the other end of the Realm. But little does Tiergen know that such a simple delivery will lead him into a conflict that could well reshape the face of the Realm itself.