Centuries ago, hungry for power, the wizard Nohr destroyed the Clan Tree of Cridge, trying to harness its magic for his own uses. Nohr's deed brought a curse upon his family, divided the Clan and plunged the island of Cridge into generations of darkness. Now a turning point has been reached. Aylith, a gifted but untried mage, has been kidnapped by the cruel Nazir in an attempt to wrest away the last of her family's legacy. But when Nazir intends to take by force can only be given freely or the ancient wounds of the Parting will never be healed.