Thousands of years ago, the realm of Ashur was drowned by Darian, Harbinger of the god Orijin, to save it from the evil Red Harbinger, Jahmash. But the prophecies say Jahmash will return-and only Darian's chosen Descendants, those who bear a black line on their face, can save mankind.Baltaszar: An untried lad from a hidden village. He must find the House of Darian to learn how to use his mysterious powers.Marshall: The last of a race of warriors slaughtered by Jahmash's army. Will the other Descendants help him avenge his family and his race?Prince Garrison: He spent years following his father, the king's orders to kill all who bear the mark of Darian-even though he bears it himself. Can the other Descendants accept him? Or will they kill him?Time is running short for the Descendants. Hunted by the people they are supposed to protect, can they save Ashur from its greatest threat: The Red Harbinger?