In a world where magic is dangerous and words have power, Ned is the boy who survived—but everyone believes his twin brother is the one who lived. When a bandit queen threatens his village, Ned must team up with Áine, the daughter of his enemy, to protect a powerful and ancient magic. Together, they embark on a perilous journey where they learn that labels can be wrong, courage comes in unexpected forms, and the true meaning of a name must be earned.