Tales of far-off realms, of legions of beasts who roam the land by wing and by hoof, of civilizations long forgotten.
The city of Alaria sits at the peak of a large mountain so tall it rises above the clouds. To the winged people who live there, it's a place of peace and safety. There, they enjoy a life of isolation, untouched by the troubles and torments of the outside world. To leave is unheard of. And forbidden. It is believed by the city's elders that the outside world is a dangerous place, teeming with legions of beasts who are hungry for war and conquest. To venture outside of their own realm would be to invite disaster and bring an end to their peaceful way of life.
Bale has no intention of ever doing so. He is happy with his quiet life among his people. But when a group of friendly creatures makes their way to Alaria and beseech him for help, Bale must choose to defy the rules and go to their aid.
He will soon find that the elders were right. The world beyond Alaria is unlike anything he has ever seen. And worse, it is home to a monster, one with sharp claws and an appetite that can not be satisfied.
It is here where Bale will be tested like never before.