Now that Palace and Life have found the place to build their new monastery there is much they must do to make it happen. In this Cli-Fi series of books it is 2170 and the earth lies in ruin, victim of the hostile climate. Self-effacing Palace, having taken up a life of quiet contemplation, feels he is inadequate to the task of winning the land that he and his young novice brethren need. But take up the challenge they all must for the alternative is not to be considered. And so this handful of brave youth head out on a daring quest. Their way proves to be an adventure as they meet interesting people, visit grand places. Take up the adventure, too, as strange and wondrous vistas open up. This is book 2 of 4.