They found him in the South Ofrann Desert, where everything evil lived... Manerra, heir to the tribes of Yatra, intends to abdicate-until his rescue of a man-thing from cannibals pits brother against brother and tribe against tribe. Prevented by decree from harming the creature, Manerra pledges to drive it away...and adds another layer of guilt to his already troubled conscience.Rebuffing all counsel, Aya, the nation's ruler, takes steps to prevent bloodshed in future meetings between his people and the foreigners, and by so doing, hands his enemies the means to secure his downfall. As political maneuvering and violence escalate, there's one wildcard that could save or destroy the nation: the demon Kayarra. But who is he, what is he, and what do his people want?