Geralt is a witcher: guardian of the innocent; protector of those in need; a defender, in dark times, against some of the most frightening creatures of myth and legend. His task, now, is to protect Ciri. A child of prophecy, she will have the power to change the world for good or for ill - but only if she lives to use it. A coup threatens the Wizard's Guild. War breaks out across the lands. A serious injury leaves Geralt fighting for his life and Ciri, in whose hands the world's fate rests, has vanished.

Ciri is the child of prophecy, foretold to have the power to change the world, for good or for evil. And she's finally on her way to the magical college on Thanedd Island to learn how to master her powers. Accompanied by the powerful enchantress Yennefer, the journey should be a simple one, but they receive word that they are being followed and shortly afterwards Ciri is mistaken for a student and arrested. Separated from Yennefer and thrown on her own resources, Ciri turns to Geralt, a powerful Witcher, for aid ... and takes the first steps along a path which will lead to revolution ...