The White Tower's top Guide became a laughingstock overnight. Her longtime boyfriend broke off their engagement, her mentor urged her to quit, and the heartbroken, crippled Guide finally chose to spend the rest of her life at a border outpost.
Years later, political upheaval erupted at the White Tower. For three thousand miles along the Li River, a vast army of Sentinels had crossed the border, openly violating the peace treaty between the two nations. With crises mounting inside and out, the leaders were left without direction. Then the office door was suddenly pounded on.
"Hi, it's good to see you all again."
Theme: Fate and struggle
