It has been 20 years since the Choice of Cyradis. In the passing years, much and little has changed. Geran is a young man now, and helps his father rule the Rivans. Beldaran is a young lady, living the life she wants. Garion and Ce'Nedra have other children. Kayonee and Lieanae are 17. Daira is 11, Vetlyn is 7, and Ayrna is 3.
As the years have passed, Garion and Ce'Nedra have changed. Gerion spends a good part of his time teaching Geran and studying. Ce'Nedra spends her time with Beldaran and going to the treasury. The younger girls, Daira, Vetlyn, and Ayrna have friends in the Citadel and each other to play with. Kayonee and Lieanae have each other and some not close friends in the city.
Belgarath and Polgara haven't visit in a while because they're busy in the Vale. Polgara's twins, Tira and Kira, are exploring the world. Belgarath is trying to find the answer to the 'sound in a forest' question.
But this story isn't about them. This story is about Kayonee and Lieanae, their life when they left Riva.