The world is dominated by elves, who came to the humans' world by a portal from their world, Evelon. The humans are treated as slaves and animals, but the elves have a good life. One thing mars their happiness, however, a prophecy spread by the dragons that a halfblood will come and bring about a revolution. Serina Daeth is the concubine of Elven-lord Dyran and pregnant with his child. Concubines bearing half-blood children to Elven-lords is not allowed, so concubines normally are given drugs in their food to prevent conception. Leyda, another of Dyran's concubines and vying for the top position, tampers with Serina's food, leading her to become pregnant. She escapes into the desert and into an oasis, where her child, Shana, is delivered by Alamarana, a dragon shaman who takes her home, wh