Join the Tomcats in their perilous journey south as two strange cousins seek their place in the magical Kingdom of Osten. Dine with noble lords and feel the sting of the taunting jester's tongue. Hear the tale of a young dairy maid as she discovers the consequence of disturbing nature and achieves a new destiny thereby. One will soon surmise that any outward trek pales in comparison to the fascinating journeys to be taken within.This sequel to "Mayhem at the Mill" reunites you with many favorite old characters and introduces a plethora of new friends to beguile your time and prey upon your imagination.Lucas and Royland travel by caravan to the conclave of mages. There, sponsored by the good Baron Westarbor, they are to commence their service to the king. As simple as that. What could possibly go amiss? They will soon discover the world is fraught with secrets and surprises, intrigue, skulduggery, capricious fey and villainous lords whose oily ambitions will once again test them to their limits.