On Earth, a deep, dark secret lies in the creation of all its lifeforms, both magical and non-magical. It is a secret that has remained undiscovered since life was first produced here. On his walkabout, a quest of mourning that drogons take when they lose a loved one, Kroege is about to uncover this secret. It is one that will change his fate, as well as the fate of every living thing on the planet.