Following an ancient prophecy, Plains sorcerer Fvlad is gathering forces to conquer the lands and enslave the minds of the Villagers. There is no time to losefor young healer Dovella if she is to save her people. She must travel to a nearby Forester village of skilled shagines to learn how to harness her extraordinary gifts to protect the Village. But, convinced that Dovella's gifts are the key to success in fulfilling the prophecy, Fvlad captures her for his own dark purposes...