1 Lily. She has the power to heal, but no speech - until a mage hears words from her mind. 2 Ruen. The princess was abandoned by her uncle deep in a cave to die at the hands of a stagman - who will surprise fate. 3 Erana. Given as a babe to a witch, raised beside the witch's troll son, she learns love comes in many forms. 4 Coral. The lovely newcomer consents to marry an older widower who soon wonders why she wants to live at Butter Hill Farm. 5 Annabelle. In the attic of their new house, the teen finds a knot that leads her on a magical mission.