Fable Montgomery has been told all her life she's the Muse of Story, but her birthright has only brought a lot of expectations and embarrassing questions. Then she catches a glimpse of the great story stream, the events of the future, and a peek at the coming Dark Age. Before she can explore her newfound abilities, her worst nightmare comes true, literally. The peaceful tree city of Barriette is razed to the ground; her teachers slaughtered as her...