War has come to Rechek.The Southlands hold the savage northlanders in contempt and the time has come to spread the word of the Goddess to them, to bring them into her light. Lissa has other plans, and she's got an army big enough to enforce them. But Silivist is already one step ahead and she's got other things on her mind...Meanwhile, Miskil is bringing his army to the plains of Selen, intent on bringing an end to the greatest city in Rechek.Aryan has buried his friend and has only one thing on his mind. Miskil must die and the Stone of Rechek must be reclaimed, to finally bring an end to the walkers. But Tast is far aware and Aryan doesn't know how many people he can lose before the guilt consumes him.Ten years earlier, the friends meet Tast for the first time, discover the mysteries of the Magician's Guild, and continue their search for the Stone...Assassin's Aria ends Aryan's epic quest for freedom, from both his guilt and the walkers who have ruled his life. He isn't the only one searching for freedom, though, and everything the friends have fought for is balanced on a knife edge.