The voyage that Raina and her friend took to the Council in an attempt to join the Ravens, a group of exceptional fighters. Raina is holding a secret, though, something her dying mother told her years ago. In order to protect the Stone of Acumen and become a Raven, she must keep her word. Raina discovers during training that she is the only person in the Realm of Wendael capable of making the most of the Stone of Acumen. To force her to join Amerdan's side of the conflict, Raina's friends are dying while her own life is in danger.Amerdan intends to use the Stone of Acumen against people who practice the Light side of magic, but Raina and her fellow Ravens utilize their Gift of Insight to stop him. This suspenseful and action packed story washed with Elemental Magic and romance will have you cheering for Raina and her fellow Raven to vanquish Amerdan and his followers.