Yarmian Eventyde, incognito as the Sultan of Boroka's official Emissary, Armin Traven, boards the Al Graud and sets sail for his final destination: The Isle of Sinnock.

There, he knows, he'll be up against the entire Beldane Council, possibly even every Wizzen on the island. Once he sets foot ashore, he knows there'll be no turning back. He'll be alone, facing who knows how many Masters of the Beldane Robe ensconced in the Citadel, and maybe every Sinnithan and student in Cloisters.

Is he ready for the final confrontation with the Philostrate of all Wizzenry? Yarmian believes so. Does he have a plan? Well, of a kind. Will he find allies on the Isle? He hopes so. One way or another, it'll end on the Isle of Sinnock.

Kurster's had it coming for a long time.