In eons long ago the earth was frozen and dark. All was a harsh wasteland devoid of life except for creatures specially adapted to the environment. This was the time of the early ages of the Ringgolds, of the seers of the third age, named for the prescience and night vision that enabled their survival. Later ages of Ringgolds would follow...In the sixth age, a line of humans derived from Ringgolds called Saplings emerges in great numbers, and with that their heroes.

In the seventh age, rulers rule with the help of a magical media umbrella, driving the Sapling masses to great military and economic endeavors.

But the age of the rulers approaches its prophesied end; the gray petroleum economy will end; the rulers will fall...but first Ericca , Matt, and Elle must battle terror and nightmare in an adventure through New York, London, and the magical Quinotaur Exchange.