Far across the northern sea from Allon, the snowbound country of Soren is ruled by women with a iron fist, subjugating all males without mercy. A cry for help reaches King Tyrone, but sympathy quickly turns to outrage upon learning the Sorens plan to invade Allon! This imminent threat prompts a covert mission to discover the reason why, and who is behind this meance.

What is uncovered poses a greater danger to the Guardians by disturbing unity in their ranks, and risking their relationship to the mortals. Kell must solidify the Guardians to support the mortals before the enemy lands, preferably without pitting male against female.