Elven weapons master, Emedius, races against time to aid the Gracies and help revitalize their well of life, unknowingly stalked by a deadly foe. Meanwhile in Eldora, Prince Alfrahil secures the aid of the Brotherhood of the Cold, an ancient think tank, in the form of Brother Caedrasp. Alfrahil, receiving the joyous but unexpected news that his lover Findalas is carrying his child, must enlist the help of Brother Caedrasp to prevent his cruel father, King Creon, from banishing Findalas to the farthest reaches of Nostraterra. Brother Caedrasp must navigate the complicated politics of the Brotherhood while searching for the clues behind the assassination attempts on Alfrahil's life. Plunging into the dark underbelly of Eldoran society, Caedrasp's life hangs in the balance as he discovers the facts behind the plot to kill the prince. At the same time, Bruno and Lithir, our unlikely Dwarf and Elf duo, continue their mission to have the all-important trade treaty signed by Elf King Albericus. Hunted by the deadly Nightowls, can the two avoid the traps set for them and complete their mission? A riveting epic fantasy adventure, The Seekers is the second book in David N. Pauly's 'The Fourth Age Dark Shaman' series.