Embodying the barbarous Sandalveth in the Kingdoms of Alanar means everything to Vera, especially when she plays the game with the wizard Efarin, her best friend even though she only knows him through that magical digital world. The summer is about to begin, and she plans to spend hours playing her favorite video game. Fate has something else in mind. Her computer goes on the fritz during finals, setting her plans and Efarin aside. To make matters worse, her brother tells her they must live in another city. Now she must deal with the move, a new city, and starting high school without the unconditional support of her friend.