Exiled from the land of his birth by choice, Sasha Gundarson struggles to make a new life for himself in a strange country. With the help of his newfound friends, he begins to believe the worst is behind him - until the untimely arrival of his half-mad brother. As it becomes clear that his brother is not the only one from his past intent on finding him, Sasha realizes that his time of self-imposed hiding is coming to an end. And no matter how far he runs, he can never truly escape his birthright.