The quest seemed simple: find three lost books. But will his deeds brand him a traitor? A knight wishing to prove his worthiness enters the forest to pursue a gang of murderous bandits. Instead, Steigan encounters a lone woman chanting ancient rites. Is she part of the outlaws' trap to lure in unsuspecting travelers? He will only discover the truth by stepping into the ring of firelight. She offers not a ruse, but haunting words...