A land uniting, expectations rising, civilisation now threatened by a dark and terrible power in a world where nothing is quite as it seems. Hollam's desire is simple. He just wants to raise a family with the woman he loves; but trouble always seems to shadow him. The subject of Kalkassian prophecy and fear, Hollam is soon forced to defend his life and to confront the legendary Void, a mighty and malevolent force he does not know how to fight. Desperately seeking help in his homeland of Roumanhi, Hollam turns to the rulers, Cail and T'skya, to provide the aid he so badly needs. Instead he finds his allies dwindling, his distrust growing and his hopes shattering. Feats of great courage and sacrifice soon dominate Hollam's life as he tries to unravel dark mysteries and save his home from decimation. But his path is paved with agonizing loss, betrayal and torture - soon everyone and everything he really cares about is put in jeopardy.