After losing her fiancé to mysterious and untimely death, a grief-stricken woman refuses to accept a world without him. She performs a forbidden wedding ritual, binding herself halfway between life and death, and summons a psychopomp to serve as her guide. In exchange for a chance to see her beloved again in Arcadia, a serene, pastoral afterlife, she must escort wandering souls to their final rest.

In a world divided by humans and adepts, Chris sets out on a journey to conquer the summit of King's Mountain, the ultimate test of strength and skill. As he travels, he will confront his own fears and weaknesses, form true friendships, and discover who he truly is.

While undergoing a near-death experience, Sarah is pronounced dead, and she needs to attract attention before she decomposes or completely dies.