After the bittersweet battles fought during the Winter Solstice, Khiri and her friends don't have any time to waste. Great evil looms heavy over the world as Khiri finds her journey pointing her once more toward home. With assassins fighting thieves, and demons roaming the streets, Estan struggles to find secrets to help unite a warring city. Ullen's homeland has erupted into civil war. Uniting his people means defeating his brother--the last member of his family he has left. The ragged band of friends face uncertain roads as they continue their battle against the forces of darkness with waning powers and fewer allies.