War is on their doorstep, and Elan's people are not ready. A warrior without a weapon is a story unfinished. Elan's life changed forever when the loud-mouthed raven chose him to go on a journey to save his people. Now returned from his quest, Elan will not touch the weapon he is destined to wield. The invading Koosh loom ever closer, and Elan's people have no hero to fight for them. So raven turns to Kwa, Elan's sour yet tough companion. Kwa is determined to prove herself, doing whatever it takes to become the warrior leader her people need her to be. With Chetdyl the wolf by her side, she prepares an attack against the Koosh. But she knows that what she really needs is the weapon Elan refuses to use. She will do whatever it takes to wield it herself.