War is coming and it can’t be stopped.

For Raim, the threat of battle means first mastering the powers he and Draikh possess, seeking out the maker of the oath that caused his exile, and rescuing Wadi, the girl he loves, from his former best friend Khareh, the tyrannical Khan holding her prisoner.

For Wadi, it means choosing sides in a way she never dreamed. The more she learns about the upcoming power struggle in Darhan, the more she finds her opposition to Khareh softening. Is it possible that the safety of the Northern tribes lies with a madman?

Lines are drawn in the sand. No one can escape the coming conflict. They can only hope to survive it.