In a very sparse newly acquired land, really a single human village surrounded by wilderness, the elves of the dark court sent one of the noble daughters to oversee their military outpost they use to keep control of the area.
Loreleia, along with her friend the blonde scholar Talashanta, hear from the locals worrying news. Warbands of barbarians, the dead walking, and worse: elves of the light court are afoot.
Hiring a local human as a guide, her harpy sister in law, and a fierce halfling ranger from town, the merry band seeks to meet these dangers head on.
Also tagging along is Talashanta's student, a human with a bow. She will get that letter of recommendation even if it kills her.