Luva is the adopted daughter of Oria and her partner Culca. Luva's sister is a magus, but Luva is only blessed with intelligence.

The ruler of Luthgenicca wants someone to travel across the Great Warm Sea south to the domain of Meuretha. Trade is increasing between the domains, and so is the prospect of a pact between them. Information is required before discussions of a pact can begin.

Luva ends up going south. What will she learn about Meuretha, and about cooperation, while on this errand? And will she carry on the family tradition of being clever to undermine a scheme?