Amarante Écrisiteur is one of the royal children of the Kingdom of Stozavia. However, she is the only cursed child of the family - cursed to have death happen near her. It appears accidental, but that doesn't keep others from fearing her. When her parents die in what is deemed a freak accident, Amarante is considered to be the cause, and is exiled. Now, trying to reclaim her home and honor, she sets off on a journey.