Bomond flees from his oppressive village. He is putting his life on the line. Discovery will mean a torturous end. The Ascension is on the way. On the way for all, but him. There is no Gift of Power for the likes of him. Desolation and despair is what destiny has deemed to be his inheritance, but Bomond will not succumb to the travesties of Fate. Not without a fight. Running towards an arduous end, he risks utter destruction in the hazardous pursuit of his chosen goal. He will traverse the Forbidden Slope. everything be damned!!!