Who can reject the gift of death? Kym Collins lost more than her magic when she betrayed the Rulers of Princirum. Now, the magicless Vanquisher of Water is a prisoner in Tenbatter, while Thed, the god of death, uses the corrupt Rulers to infect Princirum with his devastating gift. However, stone and a crippled body are no match for the gods' plan. Tired of being a pawn, Kym resists her so-called destiny, while those she thought lost to Nothingness question her actions. Kym seeks to regain her once unwanted magic and uncovers the last pocket of life instead. But as Thed seeks to consume these True Disciples, Kym suspects their intentions may not be as pure as they say. To protect the people she loves, Kym must follow the path the gods set her on to face those who tried to kill her...and the god determined to eradicate life itself. Scars can heal. Death can consume. Warriors can sacrifice.