An ancient evil has found its way into Eastland in the form of a plague, and it is growing. Following close behind are two wizards; Acromis and Argoth, who have been sent to stop it, but it is soon learned that one of the wizards; Argoth, has betrayed them all, and has begun to capture many people of Eastland, twisting them into savage creatures. Acromis is forced to find reinforcements of his own and stumbles upon many people who seem to possess powers, and with their help creates The Rising; three very gifted children who must survive, for the entire future of Eastland will depend on them.