The goblin siblings, Tressa and Pib, have known little but the cold shadows of the Glittering Spires. Tressa, hardened by years of hardship, shields Pib, her only family left, from the city’s ruthless edge. She’s vowed that someday they’ll have a place of their own, far from scornful glances and whispered insults. Every day, Pib dreams of a life with enough warmth and food, while Tressa grows more determined to forge a way out. She picks up odd jobs, watches the humans and elves from the shadows, learning their ways. Pib remains hopeful, trusting his sister's fierce resolve, his tiny hand gripping hers as they huddle together for warmth.