01 / THE CAVE
The first threshold
Snow blows across the entrance of a cave above the village. Here, Elara sees her child for the first time: pale pink scales, uncertain movements and wings too awkward to manage.
THE ATLAS
A world beyond the barred door.
Explore the cave, the village and the home at the heart of Elara and Ember’s story.
02 / THE HOUSE
A shelter with a secret
A barred door divides Elara’s home from the village. Inside are a hearth, a shawl, a water bowl and a child who grows faster than the space can hold him.
03 / THE VILLAGE
Where every absence is noticed
Neighbours share a lane and notice each other’s lives. Nessa’s first question about the baby makes clear how difficult it will be for Elara to hide what has happened.
A spoiler-light guide to the opening chapters of Book I.