A woman lacking her family's hereditary ability to foresee the future is forced to masquerade as a fortune teller for a prince who has taken her family captive. As she navigates this dangerous deception, she must also confront the looming threat of the kingdom's collapse, balancing her survival with the weight of her family's legacy.
Set against a backdrop of a Utopian community resistant to outsiders, the story follows an ex-soothsayer and a stranded scholar of curses. Together, they challenge the established norms and confront the community's disdain for refugees. Their journey intertwines themes of acceptance, identity, and the power of knowledge, as they navigate a world that is both enchanting and hostile.