Out of Darkness

A starving, ragtag group of six prehistoric humans has reached the shores of a new world searching for food and a new place to live. Adem is the leader of the group and has been joined by his pregnant mate, Ave, and his 11-year-old son, Heron. Geirr is younger male in the group who has befriended Beyah, a young female 'stray' with a low ranking in the group. Odal is an elder that was allowed to accompany the group because of his knowledge. Heron asks Beyah for a story, but after her refusal, Odal relates how the boy's father has taken them on an adventure based on childhood stories in order to find a new life. It is clear that Adem has selected each person for the journey to fulfill a specific purpose designed to help him survive and build a new life. Geirr provides protection and hunting skills, Beyah is an alternate mate if Ave should not survive her pregnancy, and Odal was taken along for his wisdom.