As a result of Nishtar's injunction, Rauz Augurk has staked everything--his wealth, his reputation, his kingdom and his life--to find the mythical city of stone built by Patarshp, the Guardian of Creation. His friend, Prince Halifern, is almost killed by King Amiroth, who is coming to aid Rauz Augurk's search for the legendary city. In the meantime, Amishar and Mizu become the best of friends while the life they know breaks down around them, Temeron and Avita discover a world of their own that is as real as the one outside their dreams and Avator gets drawn into a world of crime and violence to save the lives of his family. Will Rauz Augurk uncover the secret of the City of Patarshp? Will Temeron and Avita's world survive? Will Mizu and Amishar's friendship protect them from the impending upheavals? As sweeping changes mould the lives of the protagonists, and the past casts long, ominous shadows on the present, everyone is drawn into a storm that is just beginning.