In the face of an uncontrollable demonic plague that dissolves flesh, twisting its victims into horrific monsters, Achillion walls off a section of his city, condemning thousands to death. Beyond that wall, an ancient evil feasts, festers, and grows. Left with little choice, the heroes must face their fears and master the intricate spells that have burned them in the past. Both friends and foes join forces in a desperate battle against the twisted shambling horde marching against them. But old rivalries die hard, and in the heat of battle, will strength and honor be enough to overcome deception and betrayal, and if so, at what cost?