Merle never knew her parents. She grew up in a shelter, and when she was twelve, she was given as a pupil mirror Archimboldo his magical creations were known throughout Venice. But her apprenticeship was not destined to last long. Merle learns that she is one of the Sanctified by the touch of Queen Fluyria, the mysterious spirit of the waters of Laguna. And the girl has to flee from her native Venice, saving her own life and the life of the Queen. Pharaoh’s army is the only one in the world, and he is the only one in the world who has been saved from the fire. Fortunately, Merle is helped by sea maidens and a winged stone lion...