The time has come for Kethendar to determine where he fits in this new world. But as soon as he makes progress fulfilling the task set to him by his siblings, they decide the time has come to act. And their plans threaten to eliminate his tenuous progress.

Caught between the might of his surviving siblings and Athekl’s potential wrath, Kethendar fears defeat approaches from all directions. His last remaining hope lies in his unexpected connection with Breit, the lord of war, and the unyielding resolve of his faithful followers.

Only radical action can secure the future for Kethendar’s temple. Eldantas and Onyx stand ready at last to set aside their differences and do what they must. But Sidanon is not yet ready to yield his tentative foothold within the temple’s leadership.

With the threat of war looming and chaos closing in, neither high priest nor Harbinger dare hesitate. But can they act quickly enough to avert the coming disaster and secure their shared paradise?