As the promise of peace dies, two peoples are once more drawn inexorably into war. Despite her hope for peace, Auraya is unable to avoid being caught up in the building conflict, and as the gods demands increase, she finds that she must choose between those she loves and those shes sworn to serve. Meanwhile, the Pentadrians, determined to take their revenge on the conqueri As the promise of peace dies, two peoples are once more drawn inexorably into war. Despite her hope for peace, Auraya is unable to avoid being caught up in the building conflict, and as the gods demands increase, she finds that she must choose between those she loves and those shes sworn to serve. Meanwhile, the Pentadrians, determined to take their revenge on the conquering Circlians, plot and scheme to bring down their enemies by means other than direct conflict. The key to everything, though, may lie with the Wilds, who embark upon a quest for secrets buried long ago. Secrets that could change the world ...