Born into slavery in the capital city of Epōle, Hella, a twelve year old Thütan girl, struggles to survive the daily perils of life under the rule of the Rāyin Empire.

However, the Rāyins hold every advantage. Including the unnatural ability to cast their will into Thütans through tiny blue asperite gems they've built into the floors of the city that ensnares them.

But a hidden power is rising within the Thütans of Epōle. A fire that their Rāyin masters fear more than anything. After an unexpected eruption of this power in Hella, a mysterious Thütan arrives in her five-person prison of Cull-19. With him he brings an unexpected hope, shrouded in danger and death. A forgotten hope that Hella dares to risk the safety of her and her younger brother for.

A hope for freedom.