In Istalam, where tradition and duty determine fates, Princess Miara must make a decision that will change her life forever. Refusing to follow in the footsteps of her outstanding sisters, she chooses the path of solitude—and runs away from the palace.
Miara finds shelter in a small teahouse in the town of Sayersen. Starting a new life, she decides to become a tea master. However, Sayersen is not as simple as it seems at first glance. Unexplained magical activity and an artifact with magical properties draw attention not only from the local nobility, but also from those who seek to use them for their dark plans.
Miara realizes she can’t stay on the sidelines. Together with her new friends, she must find a way to stand up to the forces that threaten the town’s residents. Even if the past catches up with her, she won’t back down to protect her new home—and perhaps, for the first time, find true freedom.