The struggle between God and man, magic and indefinable evil is without recourse.Roedanth wants his brother back, but Peetra is dead. The dream of revenge and an army has him plotting in Shard.Kendrai and Hi'ayman realize they are in fact, kinsmen trapped in the dark. Flesh eating Specks salivate in the passageway beyond and Ro'Breare, the traitor plots ruination for all.Drakite and Emanon strike a deal, but will the Dark God hold true to his word.Tarmat is dead, Taros is missing and Kinaloch is in an uproar. Boallag has a price on everyone's head for he wants the crown.The Halls of Coowic is in ruins and Pubbula runs mad, his love is dead. Vengeance is high on the list and Paganini begins the hunt, vowing to see Roedanth's head on a spike.Pec holds court in Doggit's house.Everyone strives to make do in a world bubbling with wild magic, as the lives of man and monster hang in the balance.