But the ancient have been spoken once again. In the midst of the Dark's swelling tide, has emerged with the mythical power of the Ancients, a power she wielded to defeat the brutal Borathein invasion. Reign must now discover the keys to the if the world has any hope of salvation-a journey that will unearth heretical secrets and change her in ways she may not be strong enough to survive. struggles to rebuild Arlethia and solidify his rule in the aftermath of the Borathein invasion, but new threats arise from within and push allegiances to the brink. A subtle darkness stirs within him as he is called upon to look beyond his own people's welfare, threatening to overwhelm him and put those he strives to lead in mortal danger.