For William, a cynical and aimless 'serious' climber abandoned in a breathtaking alpine wilderness, the strange old man's gift if a key to a magical realm--where marmots speak and terrible beasts dwell... and two sisters--one good, one evil--vie for dominion.For William, a cynical and aimless 'serious' climber abandoned in a breathtaking alpine wilderness, the strange old man's gift if a key to a magical realm--where marmots speak and terrible beasts dwell... and two sisters--one good, one evil--vie for dominion.