When a dread army of dragonkin warriors, breaches Andelia's northern border, the kingdom stands on the brink of ruin. The enemy are on their way to the capital. They leave a string of burned castles and strongholds in their wake. The king calls on the army, his knights, and the people, to resist and fight to the death. But even though perilous times are upon the kingdom, the nobility is not united. Taking advantage of the chaos, a treasonous duke, in cahoots with a nefarious high-priest, plans to usurp the throne. To make matters worse, the invaders have a warlock who wields powerful magic. To oppose him—in a kingdom where magic is forbidden—stands only a court healer, secretly practicing magic. Will he be able to resist the evil sorcerer, who has an agenda of his own? In his dire efforts, he is aided by an inquisitive apprentice, a brave princess, and a high-born, lovestruck dragon warrior, who switched sides. A fearsome dragonkin swarm, malicious magic, and on top of that, betrayal, seem like insurmountable threats. Desperate forces must unite—or the kingdom falls.