Set within the walled city of Starly, the story follows Pan’s determination to join the revered Gathering Soldiers and Allan Crowe, a man with crow-like eyes whose secrets threaten the city’s stability. As Starly readies itself for the Dragons Arena, the impending spectacle stirs both dread and fascination among the locals, unveiling not only mythical creatures like behemoths and unicorns but also, most chillingly, the presence of foreigners.