An Agocii warrior seizes the chance to escape his outcast status and begin a new life... Vsevold, outcast warrior of the Agocii, finds hope in the defeat of his people at the devastating siege of Parne. Determined to begin a new life, he turns to the Infinite of Parne, shunning Utzaii, the sun god of the Agocii. Longing to escape an isolated existence, Aniya, daughter of Vsevold, accepts her lord-father's new beliefs and carves out a daring life for herself, finding hope for a future beyond all her dreams. But one fateful bargain will destroy their world and return them to the shadows. Child of dust, are you My servant?