The Hittite kingdom, present-day Turkey. Milan, the bastard half-brother of the Hittite king and one of the leaders of his army, has always been protected by the God of Chance. But on the eve of a battle he makes a pact with the Storm God to save the life of Maya, one of his female warriors.

In exchange, the Storm God sends Milan and Maya to hunt for his missing son. They embark on a dangerous quest which will bring many dangers and during which they must outdo bounty hunters, hostile tribes, and enemy gods.