There has never been peace for the Cyntare, a slave-race given to another, the Vayare, as spoils of an ancient war. Using their unique abilities to wield the forces of the Maker, the six of seven found must break the chains of slavery, free others of their kind, and somehow survive the agents of men and creatures arrayed against them. Guardians of the Maker, obscure prophecies, and even some among the Vayare aid them in their quest. A giant gladiator, a healer raised by the hated Vayare, an engineering genius, an archers slave, a war generals brilliant Cupbearer, and a natural leader that is a blend of the others combine to form the nucleus that must ignite the fires of change, to save the world from a fate much worse than slavery, and to bring about the foretold Return to the Makers Way.
