Sera Skohlidon longs for adventure, to be like the brave crusaders of lore. In her guarded imagination, fauns have rejected the Royal Coven, their magic, and the questionable trades fauns make for it. One day, her quest for answers unearths a family secret that draws her to the heart of the Coven's malfeasance. With the help of a shapeshifting deadringer, Sera embarks on a journey that sharpens her self-image, emboldens confidence with a cavalier classmate, and levels the magical playing field.