Ever since Clayden Kiel looked into the Seeing Pond and was shown a stirring of shadows, he has known that one day he must make a journey to the Watchtower. Now his god has bid him go, and go he must, though he is loathe to leave the castle. Clayden is well aware this trip could cost him his life; sacrifice he's willing to make for the god he serves. But when he angers one of the dark gods, he may have to pay with more than his life. He may lose the one thing he holds most dear.