The powerful magic of ruthless Elvenlord masters has for years and years ruled the world. Actually Shana, the famous Elvenbane prophesied to provide the oppressed into independence, is helpless before such power. She and her ragtag music group of outcasts, half-blood wizards, escaped human slaves, and free-thinking dragons have gained just a token success against the mighty lords.

Just the long-forgotten Iron People, a band of human nomads, have escaped the tyranny of the reigning wizards. How have they survived through the generations? As the winds of switch sweep the globe, and as tensions seething under the surface area of Elven society threaten to break into open revolt, Shana fits the historic tribe. Could an age-old key free Shana and her people…or can its discovery call down their doom? “The abilities of collaborators Norton and Lackey blend seamlessly as they expand the background with their epic dream…” -Library Journal