Kalas gave up everything to save his sister. He watched his family walk away, leaving him with his mother and the man who destroyed his father. When the King of Sarkisian, Rarick, promises him the crown in exchange for his cooperation, Kalas feels he finally has a chance to make a difference, a chance to change the course of his life and save the people of Adishian. He dreams of restoring the Protectorate to its former glory with the help of his sister, but Rarick has other plans - the King of Sarkisian sees Tyla as the key to domination of Nevaisser. With her power, he will finally end the war with Dorland and cow the region. Tyla has no intention of being used by either of them. When an escort arrives from Chernow, she plans to escape Adishian and flee to Temeron where she will be safe, but Tyla's choice fills her with guilt for the people she leaves behind. And she knows that only one solution remains: Rarick must die. Continue the adventure with the sixth installment in the World of Samar series.