Magic coursing through her veins, the whispers of ghosts in her ears, an army at her back; the war to save the Middle Kingdoms from the Thessid-Golan Empire continues, as Artesia, self-proclaimed Queen of Dara Dess, confronts the temptations, limits, and consequences of power. Contains all six issues of the Artesia Afire miniseries, a short story from Artesia Annual #2, and the 'Into the Dark' story from Dork Tower #16 - 18, printed in color. Silver Award Winner for ForeWord Magazine's Best Graphic Novel of 2004.