The promised one is still outside of the four lands. In his absence, Emperor Kyrzhad I and his pet, the insane general Hadrax, continue to wage war upon their subjects. The rebellion has retreated to see how the pair will react to the new freedom.

In Valthrid, the creature known as Golmagug is slowly losing iys battle to maintain a human facade. Madness has finally gripped the four lands. But there is hope.

The Assassinidii have returned. with them, they bring the hope of reuniting the four lands against those who would enslave them and throw them into total darkness.