On a world where humans are gradually learning to use their psychic gifts,mysterious creatures called deleff seem to know the future and watch overhumans. But evil is a strong presence, and it has set the madness of Discordloose. Only one woman can turn this tide of madness. To do so, she must build atemple of healing where people can unite to develop their own inborn gifts-- and then use them in a quest for wisdom and peace. And only one man cangive her the help she needs.