Soraki and her warriors have reached Simpadras only to discover that the Council has fled. Now she must find them before embarking on a more personal quest to save her brother from the evil clutches of Arctamalus. Her journey takes her even further away from home, facing even more perils and discovering astonishing facts about her magic. As she races to find her brother, she meets new allies and battles new monsters as she finally comes to terms with who she truly is.

Book Two of the Soraki Series