Farven and Telion return in this sequel to Luminous. Transformed from Princes into fugitives by the unbelievable events of a single chaotic night, the two decide to take their followers to the mysterious city of Prime, capitol of Vinge, the land once protected by the magical Barrier. But the aggressive Un warriors have no intention of letting the humans rest and regroup. Neither do the demons, nor the humans who summon them. Not to mention the outbreak of civil war amongst the Amrontilians. Danger and loss haunt the Princes as they attempt to lead their shattered people into a future influenced by both Divines and demons, until it seems there is nowhere left to run...