Akuchi sets off from his home to find his own place in the world. After enlisting in the Cerecan army he hears about Fort Northern Wiles.
Fort Northern Wiles stands as the guardian to the civilized world. Surrounded by enemies; Trolls assault the walls to the North, and a hidden danger lurks deep in the dark forest to the south.
Akuchi volunteers to serve at the dangerous Fort Northern Wiles, hoping to get out early and start his own farm. To do so Akuchi must travel to the heart of the Bloodwood forest and save the dark elves from a curse so terrible that it leaves its people trapped by their own shame, a disfigurement so horrific that they have all hidden away from the whole world.
Princess Aife of the dark elves has been harshly cursed. Like her people, she has never looked at herself in the mirror desperate to forget the curse. When others look at her she sees their horror on their faces, tormented she hides from all.