After the intervention of Mage Warrior Talen Omhersehn, Vayne and his two brothers travel to Sylverspire, where they hope to train in magic and find out what it is exactly the Valyo must do, so he can save their world. But it is on their travels through Wolfsmere that revelations are brought to light, both by the hands of the Metsyehn and the Akanottya, which will spur new alliances and new hopes for the future.

In the meanwhile, at Finamörie, Valteri continues to weave his web of deceit, hoping to place Vael on the throne of the North, alongside the Halla Prinsessa, unawares the Luvarii have their own plans. When new threats arise, Valteri does not hesitate to quash them, to make sure his plans do not fail.

But how much can he control Vael and stir him to do what he wants?

And what does the Halla Princessa hide behind her veils, and the red glare of her eyes?

CW: This book contains mentions and depictions of subjects that may be triggering for certain readers - violence and abuse perpetrated upon both grown-up and child characters.