A centuries-long war rages between the Pyran and Kureto kingdoms. The underground kingdom of Kureto is built on the foundation of Tal'Ai magic—the very magic Pyran fights to eradicate.

Solara Conners, an undergraduate student from Earth, is thrust into the midst of this conflict when she innocently purchases a coil. Skye Silverhand, a Pyranni warrior, is kidnapped by Kurite spies and taken prisoner in the underground labyrinth. When they both become magically bound to the Pakas as Tal'Ai, they must join together in their search for answers. But they will not complete their dangerous quest alone. Two courageous Pakas will step forward in the face of unbelievable odds.

Even then, it might not be enough, for a threat—malevolent in its thirst for blood and death—approaches from the East.