Freya and her sisters who dubbed themselves "sisters of misery" were breed as half-orcs: a species specifically bred by an ambitious warlord to bolster his army. But women did not fit into his plan, and so Freya, Scara, Pohla, Fina, Tauna and Uta grew up as slaves in Chimera. Subjected to cruelty, Freya needs to be strong to keep her sisters alive. But she cannot save everyone and, following the tragic death of Uta, she knows that remaining in Chimera will only bring death. Through careful planning and a bit of luck, the sisters escape under cover of darkness and begin their journey to unknown destinations. The roads may be dangerous, but Freya discovers that the world ahead is far less cruel than the one they left behind. On their travels, the sisters uncover hidden talents: Freya is a strong leader and negotiator; Scara is an excellent fighter and a fierce protector; Pohla is skilled with animals and archery; Fina has a keen eye and Tauna has a flare or food. These skills assist them in battles against merciless creatures and in relationships with the good-hearted people they meet in their adventures. Still, despite unexpected kindness from new friends and strangers, Freya and her sisters remain half-orc women raised in a sheltered world. Freya worries if they will be accepted into the world of men, and if their talents can overcome their breeding.