Princess Skara has been left with only words. She must conquer her fears and sharpen her wits to a lethal edge if she is to reclaim her birthright. The deep-cunning Father Yarvi has made allies of old foes and stitched together an uneasy peace. But now the ruthless Grandmother Wexen has raised the greatest army since the elves made war on God. And when Mother War spreads her iron wings, she may cast the whole Shattered Sea into darkness...