Suffolk healer, Gilwin travels to the coastal country of Carrow on a mysterious journey. He finds himself caught up in Carrow's fight for independence, and alongside a half-breed mercenary, Adarran, and a pair of diplomat daughters, Sialla and Rilyn, who are searching for, Teryx, the rebels' notorious leader. When the rebellion strikes, Gilwin, and his companions must decide if war is the only answer. If it is, does it mean that all of Carrow will burn?