Spaulding's dream of reuniting the missing 36th clan is becoming a reality and while Lord Adinjandanir seems to enjoy his ancestral nation, his closest aide Lord Damantin ends up opting to leave the kingdom after nearly being killed by Lord Garain due to a misunderstanding. As Damantin ponders whether to give the kingdom a second chance, King Richard is preparing the final battle with Leilandy that is bringing a sizeable enemy army to conquer Ayrtain. During Damantin's personal voyage of self-discovery, he must decide if he wishes to use his unique sorcery to help a complete stranger defeat an impossibly powerful enemy and along the way accept Spaulding's selfless offer to live in the kingdom.