Gellia is finally traveling to the magical homeland of her forefathers. It's a very exciting time for her. However, her bond horse is perpetually exasperated, her benefactors moods are constantly changing, her new compatriots are plotting against her, and she keeps getting sent on missions she's sure she's not qualified for. What else could happen? Maybe she could start a war? And to top it off, Cassius wants her to attend a political gathering to meet ally and enemy alike, and it's in the guise of a ball. How will she ever survive all this?