After committing herself to a new life as a rider in the Great Races of Rynar, Inesca embarks on a perilous journey to reclaim the truth about her father's past. Her choices lead her to navigate a dangerous world of covetous lords and elusive mercenaries with only a few clues to guide her. Inesca strives to balance her quest of seeking a knight known to her father with the challenge of competing in the formidable races of Rynar, understanding that if she fails, then she will lose her beloved stallion, Nycor. During her preparation for the Great Races, Inesca's trainer instructs her to distrust those who serve other lords. However, when mysterious enemies threaten the Six Realms of Rynar, Inesca seeks aid from riders in the service of Lord Edgerr. Caught up in the midst of a conflict that encompasses all of the realms, she must sway them or face peril alone.