Once brothers of Hive L noor, now they are enemies and their conflict puts both races in spiritual and physical jeopardy Karab - Outlawed for sedition and high treason against his Hive, Karab turns to his enemies to help him exact revenge upon the focus of his hate. Branem - Overwhelmed with personal loss and great responsibility, Branem tries to find meaning and fulfillment as he protects his Hive and develops the magic within. Two races spawned from the same seed come together again in armed conflict. Who will survive? Their futures depend on the time honored battle between good and evil or in this case, truth and lies