Don't mess with Mother Nature...or her priest!

In the midst of the chaos and danger of the Time of Darkness, Urun Chinowa has been having a rough time. He's had his share of attacks and close calls, but the worst of all his experiences is the lost communication with his goddess, Osulin.

What's a nature priest to do?

When he receives an urgent sending from the goddess, Urun immediately prepares to go unaided to help her. But his friends, including the hero who was formerly known as Erent Caahs, pledge their support and accompany him while others of the group head off for other urgent missions.

The group of heroes splits up, Urun and his few companions heading toward where Osulin pointed him: the Mellafond, a dangerous and enigmatic swamp he had no desire to ever visit.

The young priest knows that if something could overpower a goddess, he has little chance to defeat it, but he must make the attempt. Maybe the small group of heroes can pull off another victory against the dark forces challenging the world.

If not, the battle with the animaru will have to proceed with fewer heroes.