In Permafrost, the kingdom of eternal winter, the goblins live. They honor an ancient tradition: after the king dies, the great hunt begins. Whoever kills a white deer gains power and becomes the new ruler. Jannike is a captive whom goblins took during a raid on the humans. She longs to be freed from slavery, so together with her master she goes on the hunt. Jannike is ready to challenge dangerous rivals, the harsh winter, and bloodthirsty monsters. The chase for the white deer is her only hope for freedom.