Orphaned at a young age, rejected by the kobay, and raised by the immortal Draikeonomeki, Four has grown accustomed to being on the fringes of society. As the only fourkind to have ever existed, he is hunted by the darkness, and his iether abilities are both unique and powerful-powerful enough to bring about great loss. Four vows to the Creator that he will never take the life of a sentient creature, binding himself to an existence of restraint and trust. Whether he is called upon to defend the innocent, to leave the only home he has ever known, or to embark on a long journey to an uncertain end, his vow defines who he is and what he must do.
From the fire plains to the raging sea, from the verdant mountains to the bustling city, Four struggles to understand the Creator's direction in his life. Will he ever find a place and a family to call his own? Will he ever rest in safety? What future can there be for him in the Creator's bewildering promise that conflicts with everything he desires?