Pole Rast was in an expedition as a scout, but when he tumbled down the mountain during an accident, he found himself in a place he had never seen before.

The sky was perpetually black, with a circle of light encompassing it all.

The people used strange clothing, and spoke in an unknown language.

Communicating only did things worse, as they spoke of his safety, but some spoke of him as a sacrifice.

Where was he, and how can he survive in a world that sees him only as a resource to expend?