"The island in the lake, a forest inhabited by witch Vera's mist" is a legend in the town of Tenperina. Noora Brandor is a time-bender. By the law of her family, for three years in a foreign land, she must train to be a master time-bender. However, Noora is mistaken for the witch Vera by some villagers from the town of Tenperina. She must prove her innocence to the villagers by completing certain tasks.