Farrel is a young and talented wizard and he has managed to do what the entire conclave of wizards has been unable to achieve. He has tracked down the notorious master wizard, Beskar Aarl,who has stolen the book of the Makers. Beskar is going to use the book to cast the spell of dominion and Farrel finds himself with no other choice. He must stop Beskar, but in a way that avoids ending up in a duel that will surely end his life. Unfortunately Beskar Aarl has other plans for Farrel. Will Farrel survive?