The final battle draws near. With Rilan imprisoned by the Sovereign and Thierto recovering from Regiment torture, the kolchae are leaderless, divided, and weakened. But though times seem dark, there is hope. New allies join the Siarthens, and one selfless act may be the key to winning the war. Rilan, Thierto, Aobren, Caelamyn, and Myla have one chance to do what the sedich long ago destined them to do - defeat the Sovereign and reunite Lusiartha. But to attain that destiny, they must decide what - and who - they are willing to sacrifice.