Amidst the tragedy amongst the desolate sands, one survives unifying the westerly forces while another's life perishes under the violet wizard's tearful eyes. Lanolee's quest into the easterly lands comes at a time when alliances amongst the easterly lands deteriorate rapidly under the manipulation of the Lord of Darkness and Shadow's return. Possessing the red Changeling, Darcos wields powers of destruction never seen before. Meanwhile others embark upon the seas in search of the green wizard who dwells in isolation upon a mysterious isle.