Relos Var's dark plans have been revealed and, as shadows spread over Quur, the end of the world seems terrifyingly close at hand. To avoid annihilation, Kihrin and his companions will need extraordinary amounts of power - which only an ancient ritual can supply. And they must convince the king of the vané to perform it. However, the ritual is designed to strip the vané of their immortality, and some will do anything to prevent this. Including assassinating those championing the solution.

Kihrin must also come to terms with a horrifying fact. His connection to Vol Karoth, king of the demons, is growing in strength. And how can Kihrin hope to save his world, when he might become the greatest threat of all?