In this page-turning sci-fi fantasy, Thiou lives on an unknown planet far away that is inhabited by many different tribes. Thiou belongs to the Alarik tribe, and his family is the oldest in all the villages. The Alarik are warriors and hunters, and they know all the secrets of the wild jungles where they live, as well as all the hidden passages through the rivers. Thiou's village is attacked by an enemy guerrilla force that destroys everything, and many innocent people are killed. Bad things happen after the enemy general takes control of the Alarik villages. Thiou is forced to train his people to become better fighters and hunters. His parents have taught him to stay strong and to keep his head up no matter how bad things can get in life. So although Thiou pretends to follow the general's orders, he is really planning a daring escape.