In this, the third installment of the Kelven's Riddle saga, Aram has become Prince of the ancient land of Wallensia. Knowing that Manon, the grim lord of the world, will not abide his devastating defeat of the previous fall, Aram seeks to establish a defensible frontier along the borders of the free lands. Then he undertakes an arduous and dangerous journey into unknown country, seeking allies in the struggle for liberty, even as enemy armies gather.