After Jewel and Eoin have fled from their native Slievmordhu to the kingdom of Narngalis, they tread a perilous path which ultimately leaves Eoin in the hands of the deadly unseelie wights. With nowhere else to go, Jewel finds refuge amongst the plateau-dwellers at High Darioneth.
Teeming with siofra, trows and other eldritch wights, their land is under the auspices of the weathermasters and Storm Lord Avalloc, who have the power to tame and summon the winds..
When Jewel learns that the legendary Dome of Strang is no longer guarded, she decides to continue her journey to Orielthir to unravel the mystery of the hidden stronghold and with it the truth about her father's legacy. Accompanied by an enigmatic young weathermaster, Jewel's discoveries lead her on an unexpected quest. Together they encounter marvels and misfortunes and discover that the final riddle ultimately lies with the extraordinary Well of Tears...