Ariel is a fairy princess from a colony of scavengers. Her life has been one of hunger, emptiness, and fear. In a year’s time, she will have to choose one of her ruthless barbarian kin to marry, and be condemned to a life of servitude and hopelessness.
Basil is a well-educated young elf, used to a life of books, warmth and friendship. With his pack full of vials and potions, he was just wanting to get home.
But after one chance encounter in a spider's web, their lives entangle, and their worlds will never be the same again.
