Following the events that lead to Lisyra and Farren's capture, a war that was brewing comes to pass. Idan (Lisyra's brother and Farren's husband) takes up arms against the very person who would take his family from him, including his newborn daughter. He joins the fight with the Lady Sidess, her Riders, Disciples, and Hunters, as well as his friends, old and new. Together they will make a stand against the one enemy who would kill them all: Calene the Black. Deadly as she is beautiful, she's determined to make them pay.