In a quiet valley kingdom untouched by war and strife, King's falconer Shain becomes the unexpected choice for Son Ward- the heir to the throne. Holim, the King's nephew, full of jealousy and wounded pride, strongly opposes the decision. As Shain wrestles with his new calling and the responsibility it entails, he must choose whether to become the man the King sees in him or give in to his own doubts and insecurities. Will Shain rise to his King's call and prove himself as the kingdom's leader, or will Holim's schemes succeed in derailing his path to the throne?