Dragons discover the island of Ousta and the fairies flee to Cadara to regroup and plan for war. Unicorns await them in Waela.
Lorn travels with Alavan to Caladel to convince the elves their help is needed in the upcoming war and they have plenty to lose if the residents of the Abacan plane fail to win the day.
Alavan discovers the gods expect more from him than he's willing to give. The shalamon trails him around trying to nudge him and his sister in the right direction.
Bellana and Conall take their newborn son to Ronan to lkive with Tara, Johann and the royalty of Ronan who have an interest in his life. On the way they battle goblins and rescue the remnants of the once thriving town of Trell from goblins and the now insane merchant Garec, who fell under the sway of the nexus.