Equestrians believe they have archived every species on Equis, but far to the east lies a forgotten continent, and a species like no other. Welvarin is a Raptorian mercenary, and one of the few remaining members of Clan Razor-Claw. It's been some time since his last pay, and when his friend offers him a hefty sum of coin to join him on a voyage, Welvarin accepts. But not all is as it seems, as they soon find themselves being pursued by the Order of the Sun, a religious cult that allegedly saved the world from the scorching sun a thousand years ago. They soon run ashore on an uncharted land, now Welvarin, stranded, low on supplies and in a world he doesn't recognize, must survive by any means necessary.