As forces of darkness strain to gain a foothold in the realm of Man, Conner continues to find himself a central figure in the fight between good and evil. With a sense of duty to protect the world from the ravages of the being known as the Deceiver, Conner must forgo his feelings for Queen Elissa and take the Ark of Life as far from Karmon as possible. Paired with the former emperor of Taran, Conner must retrieve the hidden Ark before an army of Taran centurions reaches his homeland. But standing in his way is a warrior straight out of myth and legend and creatures that could only come from nightmares. Meanwhile, Queen Elissa struggles to maintain a hold of her throne. From manipulative lords to disreputable foreign dignitaries, the queen must carefully navigate the politics and intricacies of royal life. With the realization that the fate of her kingdom may rest with their longtime northern enemy, she must choose not only the course of her kingdom, but also the course of her heart. The small kingdom of Karmon has become the focal point of a coming war where true enemies will be revealed, new friends are discovered, and lives will be changed forever.