The dramatic conclusion to the epic Trilogy. Dartain's group treks across firey Xenos in their quest to bring Tiberius back from the dead. But they are lost, dehydrated, and starving deep in enemy territory. All hope is quickly dwindling as they question even their own survival. The reeling human armies finally gain some momentum, but they might be too late. The nether-spawn armies are massive and the combined might of the humans, elves, and dwarves might not be enough to overcome them even if they can be convinced to stand together. And they must face the mighty black dragon as well. When Athol Myr is breached, Griff is forced to make a desperate last stand at the very threshold of the with humanity's continued existence teetering upon the outcome. But he is no match for the demon that he faces.