Introduction: In a world of monsters and magic, villagers have always known their place - behind strong doors at night, tending their gardens by day. But when Rab's village is destroyed, everything he thought he knew is thrown into question.Armed with a mysterious sword he shouldn't be able to use and accompanied by unlikely allies, Rab discovers that villagers are gaining abilities once thought impossible. But dark forces are stirring, and not everyone wants these new powers unleashed.With mysterious new creatures emerging from below and strange rumors swirling over the land, Rab and his collection of lost villagers must uncover the truth about their changing world before it's too late. Their journey will take them from the depths of the Underworld to the heights of ancient fortresses, where they'll discover that survival sometimes means making impossible choices....