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The Highplain has been restored to a tenuous balance, but at great cost. The leader of the Striders falls in the final push to relcaim a lost settlement. Kevon's former Master is defeated in a battle that claims the lives of many soldiers and sailors aboard an Imperial ship. The Blademage's sister, Alma, has been taken by evil Magi, assisted by her traitorous husband-Kevon's former friend Martin. One of Kevon's most powerful allies, Pholos, falls on the battlefield trying to save her.

Twenty years have come and gone since Nereiel has taken a life. The former Battlemage has settled in the secluded town of Timberline, and helped rebuild it with toil and magic. He's even taken on an apprentice in recent years, passing along some of his knowledge to a local orphan. When old friends and new enemies appear on the same day, Nereiel is drawn into a mission with his old squad, led by his old commander, and accompanied by Raine, his former partner - both on and off the battlefield.

Routed from the Seat of Darkness, Kevon and his allies must regroup and gather more strength to withstand the forces that march against them. Martin, now commander of the twisted armies, brings new horrors against the heroes as other agents of the Dark work in secret to fulfill an ancient prophecy. Can Kevon and the others find the wisdom and strength to unite the inhabitants of the Plane of Enchantment against the rising darkness before Death itself comes calling?