In the city of Imardin, where those who wield magic wield power, a young street-girl, adopted by the Magicians Guild, finds herself at the centre of a terrible plot that may destroy the entire world... Sonea has learned much at the magicians guild and the other novices now treat her with a grudging respect. But she cannot forget what she witnessed in the High Lords under In the city of Imardin, where those who wield magic wield power, a young street-girl, adopted by the Magicians Guild, finds herself at the centre of a terrible plot that may destroy the entire world... Sonea has learned much at the magicians guild and the other novices now treat her with a grudging respect. But she cannot forget what she witnessed in the High Lords underground room - or his warning that the realms ancient enemy is growing in power once more. As Sonea learns more, she begins to doubt her guildmasters word. Could the truth really be as terrifying as Akkarin claims, or is he trying to trick her into assisting in some unspeakably dark scheme?