The powerful fighters in Kuruda rely on their magic and superior fighting skills to vie for the coveted title of Sevaar, the strongest combatant in the land. Elle Ragu, aka Shadow Skill, joins their ranks as the newest Sevaar, but not without facing her own share of challenges. She must train Gau, her "little brother," in the ways of the warrior and fend off assassins from rival lands who seek to harm her. Besides thwarting enemy assaults, Elle's most pressing predicament is reconciling her debts to her drinking buddies.