Nearly a century has passed since the Prophecy of the Firstborn had been set in motion--the genetic quest to recreate the magical race which had once held sway in the lands ruled by Homana's Mujar. Now, after generations of striving toward it, Kellin, heir to Homana's throne has only to sire an offspring with an Ihlini woman to complete this goal. But Kellin wants nothing of prophecy nor even of his own magical heritage.