Xerio lived a simple life learning his trade passed down from his father, but when his village comes under attack and and is razed, he and his traumatized sister, Yimea, are left as the only survivors. With no future, no prospects, and no home left to to go back too, Xerio must face the merciless Wailing Sea head on. Survival is his revenge against the gods. Unlikely paths and allies will lead him to his yet unknown destiny of becoming the most feared name to sail the Wailing Sea.