¿When Emulo Monpasse boards a schooner in the port of San Lucano, he can¿t imagine that he¿ll meet a read-haired boy, the last descendent of a race of wise men and sailors. Nor that they¿ll participate in an ancient friendship commitment at a pyramid in the jungle. But before turning twenty one they¿ll both realize that their friendship will last only if they confront themselves, the wind of destiny, and other dangers where the sword and nature rule their lives.¿