The strife-torn land of Sileria has thrown off the conquering Valdani Empire and is now independent. Now, once again, they face trouble from within. The leader of the liberating army, the Firebringer Josarian, has been killed by the ice-dragon of the Waterlord Kiloran. The age-old rivalry between the fire and water magic will destroy Sileria's hard-won freedom unless the warrior Tansen and the seer Mirabar can unite the people.