For five long years, elf craftsman Kael gave everything he had to Gloom Thicket, only to be cheated out of credit, trust, and reward. Kane took the glory and the rare beast marrow with a silver tongue, while Kael paid the price in silence. Pushed past his limit, Kael chooses to walk away from the clan. But when Kane wrecks vital farming equipment and the leader attempts to blame Kael, the royal officials expose the scheme, opening the door for Kael to start over somewhere his skill is respected.