The generous count extends an offer to young Kaidel, inviting him into a life of nobility. In exchange, the orphan must pledge to follow the elusive 'ember' and track down the witch responsible for incinerating his village. Trained in combat by an alchemist family, Kaidel embarks on a quest to locate the enigmatic white-haired witch. Upon finally meeting a gentle woman named Eleanor with striking white locks, Kaidel questions if she could be the dreaded witch of his past. Caught between feelings of affection and a thirst for retribution, Kaidel must decide between love and vengeance.