Deze sage ontvouwt zich in een wereld vol magische transformatie en diepgaande persoonlijke worstelingen. Het volgt de reizen van wezens die worstelen met tragische verledens en hun plaats zoeken in een wereld in beroering. Naarmate conflicten en gevaren zich voordoen, worden ze gedwongen hun ware aard te omarmen en te vechten voor hun overleving en gerechtigheid.
Set centuries before the Sons of Destiny, Tava Ell Var, a female shapeshifter, grapples with her tragic past and her father's murder. When she meets Shifterai leader Kodan Sin Siin, he seeks to help her overcome her fears and embrace her true identity, leading her to discover her place in their fight against bandits.
Set in a fractured empire, the story explores the lives of shapechangers who wield significant power and influence. As they navigate the unpredictable tides of destiny, their journeys reveal the complexities of identity and the struggle for control in a tumultuous world. The narrative delves into themes of transformation, loyalty, and the consequences of choices made in the face of uncertainty. Through rich character development and intricate world-building, the book invites readers into a realm where fate is both a guiding force and a formidable adversary.