Raimi's Fate is determined, his full power is tried and tested by the mysterious council of the Zartech. He is proved worthy, and now Raimi must embrace his destiny, the responsibility of 'the blood' and the sins of the past. Elsewhere on Aais, evil emerges from its hidden depths, dark alliances are formed and identified. Cull Tain swears fidelity to Acheron even as he infiltrates the inner sanctum that threatens Chareon's alliance with the Sumerian Nations, but still the Evil horde marches onwards seemingly unstoppable? The Circle begins its defence with military precision, the arts and the strength of 'the blood' they will use every power and all who hold the strength to be committed to the great battle Will the Culls great plans succeed in overpowering the enemy? Is Raimi's fate intertwined with the fate of Aais? Battle lines are drawn only the gods can determine the successor.