Bhaltair is the fearless, strong, and compassionate leader of Berilia, a Taithan colony planet. He strives to protect his people from all danger, known and unknown. At the same time, he oversees the mining of the most valuable substance in the known galaxy, silver ambergree.

When one of the battlebrethren is taken captive by Foragers, the rest must come together to search for and rescue him. Meanwhile, Tavish finds that he must leave his beloved Berilia to find answers.

The origins of Taithan space travel are revealed, beginning with the Great Meeting, when humans from Earth arrived on Vestix, resulting in unforeseen events, and the eventual discovery of Berilia and its precious moon.