A quantum gate experiment by a companion ship Adm. Byrd, sends both the Universal Science ship M. Curie and the Byrd to unmapped territory. A species calling themselves the Tarqua come to the ships' aid while declaring they are not part of the normal realm of the universe. However, something about the Humans intrigue the Tarqua because of their own ancient myths. When Chaplain Craig Lea is allowed to view the society, he finds murals that are not what they appear to be, and discovers the Tarqua indeed do have a relationship with the universe much different than whan Humans can experience. But why? And when He discovers the why, he must then solve how it is possible.