Rowan Briar is a scavenger – a delver into the rusted skeletons of a bygone technological age. In these ancient ruins, he finds relics that fuel his simple, sustainable life and provide treasures for trade. But when he uncovers a hidden chamber housing three children in stasis pods, the trajectory of his solitary existence is forever altered. The children – two girls and boy – awaken into a world far different from the one that sealed them away. Rowan chooses to protect them, to become the family they desperately need. Guided by remnants of ancient technology and mysterious spirits, Rowan builds a haven for his unexpected charges—a wondrous walking house powered by repurposed technology and the teachings of hidden spirits. As they forge a path amidst the scars of past mistakes, Rowan and the children confront the realities of a world struggling to rebuild. They face opportunistic traders, remnants of old power structures, and the lingering dangers of forgotten technologies while they traverse the broken lands and see new cultures. Yet, Rowan's unwavering determination to create a nurturing home, the children's unyielding resilience, and the rekindled hope of a better future offer a beacon of warmth in a recovering world.