Relos Var's plans have been revealed, making the end of the world seem 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 vane to perform it. However, the ritual is designed to strip the vane of their immortality, and some will do anything to stop them. Including assassination.

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