The conflict between the people of Arx and the people of Nihilus continues. TheArxians, having conquered Nihilus, have appointed the iron-fisted Duke Jachai torule over the land of their enemies. His ruthlessness has only fueled the flames ofrebellion in Nihilus, and tensions are rising.Ardal, a former professor of Nihilite magic, has discovered that he has a terminalillness that may require him to seek help from his worst enemies in order to cure.