Robert MacMist is sent south from the magical realm north of the River Skye in the Scottish Highlands to study tactics at the military academy of his people’s ancient enemy in Briton. He encounters deadly hostility and, unexpectedly, love and friendship. He must use his magical gifts to survive the plots of the Dark Prince who is casting an evil shadow across Briton. And to save, if he can, North River from the agents of darkness unleashed by the Dark Prince. Will he be able to use his magical abilities without succumbing to the darkness within himself?