THE TRIBES OF SALVAAR HAVE SUFFERED A DEVASTATING DEFEAT AT THE HANDS OF REBORN ARMIES OF THE TWINS.
ELARA BURNS AND THE LEAGUE PREPARES TO RECLAIM HER, TRAPPING THE WOULD-BE CONQUERORS WITHIN THE WRECKAGE.
The Black Eagle, Lukas Raynor, has allied himself to the old ways. In service to the dark heart of Salvaar, Lukas sends a message to the king of Annora. A message that could bring his brother's alliance to its knees.
The king's health worsens. Dayne Raynor finds himself assaulted on all fronts. With his left hand he must fight the pagan tribesmen of the east. With his right he must hunt down those who struck at the heart of his family.
Sir Kyler Landrey returns to the north; his blood poisoned by that of the ruskalan. As the corruption threatens to consume both heart and mind, the knight is forced to choose between duty to the order and loyalty to his mentor.
Rescued from slavery, Kitara joins with her father's company of mercenaries as they return to Salvaar. Blood awaits. The mystery of her own, and that spilled beneath the sacred trees.
Erik Farrin has forsaken his vows as bloodsworn and sails at the head of a vast armada. His sister's wish for freedom guides his hand as an unforeseen ally reaches out. Stories and songs come to life as Aureia makes its move to claim the Lupentine Sea.
War has come.
A war in which the reward and cost is freedom.
