Three hundred years ago, the sorcerer, Fennick, sacrificed his life to save the Prince of Lyre, and left behind a promise to generations of downtrodden people that one day the Lost Prince would return and Doaphin the Usurper would be overthrown.

Gralyre's triumphant return to Catrian, with his memories intact, and the Dragon Sword of Lyre at his side, seems to be the fulfillment of the prophesy, and the promise of a powerful new ally in the fight against Doaphin.

Doaphin's annihilation of humanity has begun, and the rebellion has faltered in the midst of a crushing civil war. Gralyre and Catrian must reunite the Rebels if they are to survive.

With the return of Gralyre's memories comes an unwelcome remembrance of a princess in need of rescue, and a duty to a ruined kingdom. Torn between Catrian and his obligations to a legend, Gralyre seeks a path through the lies to discover the truth about his mysterious past.