Sarra has completed her schooling and since the death of her mother in the Mage Wars, has looked after the home of her extended family, also growing much of their food and providing herself with an income using these horticultural skills . Although all of her family have an affinity with magic, the appearance and the awakening of Sarra's magic as she approaches adulthood, is a surprise to them all and brings changes in her perceived place in the world. She must now prepare to attend Mage College and forge a new life in which her magical abilities take a priority.