On a distant planet, farmer Gavin Duncan fights to protect his livelihood from a mysterious creature known as the Cytha. But this isn’t just about crops; it’s about survival in a world unlike any other, a world where ancient taboos intertwine with desperate needs, and the very fabric of existence seems ... wrong. As Duncan hunts the elusive beast, he uncovers unsettling truths about the native people who work his land, their strange customs, and the profound secrets hidden within this seemingly barren landscape.