The end of the prologue. Ellana is overwhelmed by hatred and discouragement. The apprentice Marchombre no longer ends to be put to the test and, after the assassination of Hurj and Lahira from the hands of the felon Salvarode, her friend and lover Nillem abandons her in turn. The traitor chose to become a mercenary of chaos. Before taking the road of Al-Jeit to find her master Jilano and complete his formation, Ellana must return to a state of tranquility and harmony. The time of a few precious days, she heals her wounds and finds the joys of a simple and gentle life. She does not doubt it, but she will not know any more moments so sweet and light before long... Ellana will soon have to face terrible trials. Especially since her master waits for only one thing of her: that she writes her name in the great book of legends. Some of Ellana's wounds will leave her with the story of the bête and the bême de la charres, but the last one will follow her all.