In the Broken Peace, Keman of the Yiman has been acknowledged as the first Fa'il Caanlin to be born in generations after his defeat of the Grenim. As the Owan bring war to all the tribes with their dark magick and strange weapons, Trinia of the Owan has been given the task of killing the Fa'il Caanlin. Meanwhile, Helgan of the Shanwa has promised to bring the Fa'il Caanlin to the Owan in exchange for his tribeswoman. Will Keman survive his Night Trials with so many forces conspiring against him?