Eurik has found an ally, but no answers yet as to who his parents were. He believes he can find those answers with the Immortal, the being that created Living Swords in the first place and who must have taught his parents how to make Misthell.

Leraine has avenged her mentor Irelith, but now must return home to bring the news to her family. Yet she also has a debt to Eurik for making sure that Irelith's killer paid the price for his crime.

Both must brave lands sparsely settled, where lone travelers are snatched in the night and even numbers may not bring them safety. And beyond, all along the long Inza Road, the drums of war begin to beat.