The war has begun. The Warosthenne tribe take Anarion, Teryl and their Gryffin allies deeper into the desert, seeking an alliance with their kin against the Lord Defender. Feeling lost and powerless but lacking any other options, the Orryn go with them. Rediscovering their inner strength will be the only way they are able to fullfil their promise and regain purpose to their existence. As the final conflict approaches, Anarion and Teryl find their task to be increasingly difficult. Their friends and allies struggle to help them, but will that be enough? Their task is more important than they realize for their success or failure will ultimately determine the fate of humanity. Sometimes you have to fail in order to succeed.