The kingdom falls silent. The forest is dying. Princess Aelia is no warrior. At court, she is mocked for her gentleness, yet she alone hears the silent scream of nature. A dark power, the "Deep Shadow," is devouring Elara, and no sword can stop it.To save her home, Aelia must renew the ancient Pact of the Feather. Accompanied by Alarion, an eagle with mysterious eyes, she faces three deadly trials of magic. But her most dangerous enemy is her own cousin, who will stop at nothing to seize power. At the edge of the abyss, Aelia must decide: Is she ready to sacrifice the only thing that touches her heart to save the world? A magical adventure about courage, betrayal, and the power that grows in the hidden places.