Silkation, Lord of Haven, helped to bring Queen Maris to the throne of Anthica and has become her trusted friend and advisor. However, riches, power and magic cannot buy safety for Silky and trouble lurks at every turn. Old enemies will not easily accept such a position of power for the Tassanian-born former slave, and their continued attacks spark changes even they could not have foreseen.

However, Anthica faces far graver danger as news of enemies in other lands reaches them, and they must prepare again for war. Can the Lords of the Land put aside their differences and work together in the face of this new danger?