Urridia is still a very primitive world. Their planet was nearly ruined by centuries of wars, that were waged by the aggressive males until the women were able to rise and take control. They now maintain peace, but they must do so with a strong will and heavy hand. Jia, who is half Urridian herself, and her family have returned to their home planet.
What would you do if you loved someone, and they moved far away to a culture that is very different from anything you have ever known? Would you follow them? Or always wonder what might have been?