All her life Lala was an outcast because of her appearance: she is taller than other people, she has red hair and eyes of wild lynx. One day the girl learns that there are people living beyond the sea like her. Asheins . For the Asheen, the Desert is what gives them life and beautiful gems that support the country in prosperity. However, everything has to be paid for by .. All ashin waiting for a single finale: the Master of Death will give them to the Desert to get in return precious stones Lala does not yet know anything about the Desert, or the Masters of Death, or the gems. She just wants to find her family. But will the native country be able to accept Lala? And what is more important: family or power?