This world follows its own harsh laws and greets guests not at all kindly. The fatal lands of the Hyaitans are separated from human territories by a river—thousands of bewildered invaders crowd its banks. There’s little choice: die in the raiders’ claws, or be enslaved in “civilized” lands. There will be no help; the way back is unknown; death lurks at every step. No wonder even cannibals are afraid to settle here—only the ruins of ancient cities hint at the former greatness of this region.