When Eben decides to rob the isolated town nestled deep in the woods, he could never have predicted that he would be forced to atone by serving Adder, the powerful and terrifying gorgon charged with protecting the town of Nǣdre Tor. However, as Eben adjusts to his new role as Adder's servant, he discovers a surprising truth about his master - Adder is kind, gentle, and most of all... as alone in this world as he is.  Despite the whispers of the man's dangerous nature, Eben soon realizes that the true threat lies not within the gorgon, but the menacingly powerful High priest. To escape, He will need to convince Adder of that fact.