As Brother Amos grows to be the Teacher for all of Tonath, he must stand
against the heresies of the Silver Institute in Anoth and the Green
Institute in Greenland.
Jack Donald has returned to his birth planet, but cannot find proof of
long ago documents. Venta Strauss struggles to provide a haven for the
poor, and Grant Vidal is the Green Marauder, accustomed to taking what
he wants.
These are the three people who struggle to find their way in a new part
of their world. One will become the new Teacher, one will rescue the
older, destitute women on the planet, and one will give his life to save
the others. The leaders of the Mechams use the Silver Institute to
spread their version of the Star Paths, and the Greenlanders use the
Green Institute to spread their version.
This means there are fights, wars, raids, love triangles, and people
fighting to survive.