Alida the herbalist lives with her grandmother in a small forest village. One day, a storm destroys their home. Her grandmother turns into an owl and flies away, leaving Alida a case with a page from an old book inside.
Powerful beings from terrifying fairy tales wake up after a long sleep, and now Alida will have to decide whether to trust the magicians of the Magistrate—or strike a bargain with dark forces to bring her mentor back.
What is she willing to do to fulfill her most cherished wish?