Aiden Cerik reluctantly accepted the Dorlandian crown after his father's death, but in his heart, he would rather have spent his time riding the countryside with his horse, Dancing Thunder. Little does he know his entire world is about to be upended. Amaroq Taheny spends his days exploring the Tirsbor maze, never dreaming of leaving the sheltered canyon or the safety of the Nazarien faith. However, one fateful act forces Amaroq to face his birthright and the reality that an entire world awaits beyond Tirsbor's walls. Brought together through the love of a woman, Aiden and Amaroq each learn that sometimes change comes amidst hardship, and the destiny of Eldon's line can never be denied. Continue the adventure with the eighth installment in the World of Samar series.