Kunon Gurion was born without the ability to see, but he refuses to accept blindness as an unchangeable destiny. Throwing himself into the study of water magic, he performs self-directed experiments that uncover his remarkable gifts. His magical skill quickly outstrips that of his instructors. Through constant trial of novel methods and development of original techniques, he finds ways to perceive the world around him without relying on sight, shaping water into constructs that help him navigate. His creativity and rapid progress attract attention far beyond his school, launching him on a journey that pushes the boundaries of what is possible and his own physical limits.