Shackled in chains, Corrion lives on the stairwell behind Stephne's apartment, cut from contact with her mentors and friends while the army marches to battle. Her dream of healer destroyed as Stephne gains power stealing the status of Green Lady. A daring attempt is made to help Corrion escape the madness of the castle only to be fettered to the demons of war. Corrion faces the decision of compromising her healing flame to kill the raiders or let them overrun Icordia.