When young tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless powers of the earth, everything is taken away - home, family, possessions, even her name. For she is now arha, the eaten one, guardian of the omino...When young tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless powers of the earth, everything is taken away - home, family, possessions, even her name. For she is now arha, the eaten one, guardian of the ominous tombs of atuan.