Devastated by his failed sneak attack against a powerful mage in the Valley of Kenosh, Lord Jason Tolbridge finds himself behind enemy lines. With only weeks to spare before winter sets in. He must make his way across ruthless mountains to get back to the kingdom of Ishtabar. Along the way, he finds himself on the outskirts of a devastated town, surrounded by the tombstones of the unfortunate victims of Rose Marie. Worn and beaten, Jason soon finds himself on the wrong end of Marie's claws, and is left for dead in the center of town. Rescued by an old couple, Jason is torn between leaving a town unable to defend itself against the demon that once was one of their own. And heading back to Ishtabar as quickly as possible to continue his search for the answer to who is behind the war that is creeping in on his homeland. Can Jason find the truth behind Marie's attacks? Or will he fall to the sharp claws of a misguided soul?