The Tombs of Atuan

In the second novel of the Earthsea series, Tenar is appointed high priestess of the ancient Powers of the Earth, living a life of solitude and silence as Arha, the Eaten One, within the shadowed Tombs of Atuan. Her world is altered when Ged, a wizard with the magic of light and untold stories, arrives seeking the Ring of Erreth-Akbe, the tomb's greatest treasure. As Tenar grapples with her duties and the encroaching darkness, she must decide whether to remain bound by her role or to seek a daring escape into a world she has yet to know.