On a world gripped by the eternal frost of the “Ice-Father,” Raud is a man out of time. As the last of his lineage, he holds a sacred charge: to guard the Crown, an ancient, jewel-encrusted treasure passed down through generations of Keepers. To the local villagers, it is a myth; to the high-tech travelers from the distant Empire, it is the ultimate archaeological prize: a fragment of “Terra,” the long-forgotten cradle of humanity.
But when a web of greed and betrayal leads to a brutal theft, Raud’s duty transforms into a desperate, bloodstained pursuit. Armed with only a heavy rifle, an ice-staff, and his loyal hounds, Raud must track the thieves across treacherous glaciers and through lethal mountain passes.
In a landscape where primitive survival clashes with advanced energy weapons, Raud will learn that reclaiming the past comes at a devastating cost. To save the Crown, he may have to sacrifice everything he has left, including the only companions he has ever known.