"Tales of Arillion" is a series of short stories set in the world of the Canids, a race of bipedal, humanoid canines. The stories are set in a Middle Ages type milieu on the fictional place called Arillion. The Canids are facing extinction from a parasite known as the 'Plagued'. The kingdom of Creysil is the last remaining refuge that is habitable and free of Plagued. Within this kingdom, Ellie-a 17 year old "mule bred" (cross breed) is at the bottom of society because of her mixed blood, and is unable to bear children. She lives a miserable life of poverty, but finds a way to blend in with the pure-bred population. Facing the risk of punishment by skinning, she attempts to live a normal life with her new disguise. However, she has not planned for a cruel twist of fate.