Famed from antiquity as defenders of Tergia, the gods of Tergia are chosen from the worthy few - from those who have proven their metal. Those that must stand to weather the storms that come against Tergia without end. In his quest to join their number, Billy Smith has travelled far in a short time to meet the Sage that will give him the key to his dreams: The Divine Assistant. But to acquire it, he must pass through the refining fire. Will he succeed in his quest or will he doom a world to destruction due to his naivety?