After the earth and the sky have separated, the entire world is wrapped in eternal fog and people fall into misery. The last hope of mankind lies with a tiny village nestling in the mountains, an exceptionally strong-willed old musician and an orphan boy. Only the Chosen can take care of those living in and beyond the fog, only the most valiant and pure-hearted can rid the rest of the world from this treacherous element. The plot of the book consists of two parallel narratives. The first tells of Erekle, a 14-year old boy and his girl friend Gvantsa, who live in the village of Guro, which is sheltered by Mount Tsroli. After a vicious attack from White Wolves serving the Fog, a colt with a holly mark on its brow is on the verge of death, but Erekle saves it. He fetches the Vedzi water known for its curative powers; more importantly, he sacrifices his own legs to heal the dying colt. Travelling with his fellow villagers to Vedzi, he comes across many strange creatures, escapes many dangers and eventually learns about his own exceptional destiny – he is the Chosen one. Meanwhile the Fog becomes stronger by the day, looming over Guro and threatening its inhabitants. Despite his lost ability to walk, at around New Year Erekle heads for Mount Tsroli accompanied by his devoted friend Gvantsa. Thanks to his friend’s unconditional loyalty, he manages to climb the mountain, his candle ignites without fire and its light reaches the sky. The second narrative focuses on the travels through the fog-wrapped region of the old musician Anania and a little boy Makhare. The old musician’s sole wish is to free his native land from the encrouching Fog. Makhare suggests that they should try to reach the sky with their voices so that the sun shines down on earth as before. So they set off in search of a place from which they can make the sky hear their plea. After an arduous journey, on New Year’s Day they reach the Sky Tree hidden in the heart of the holly forest of the White Mountain. The seemingly dry tree springs to life as Makhare plays his flute. Likewise, the sound of his flute breaks up the Fog and reaches the sky. Thanks to the efforts of Erekle and Makhare, earth and sky unite as they did before the Fog, while an army of Heavenly Warriors is sent to protect mankind from evil creatures. Eventually, the sky clears and its azure shines down on the world. The novel won one of the prestigious literary prizes of the country - GALA 2011 as the best book for children. 


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