The saga from the Imager Quaeryt, commander in the forces of Lord Bhayar, reaches a new climax as the fantastic struggle to unify the continent of Lydar enters its final phase. Just the land of Khel continues to be uncommitted to Bhayar’s rule. Their decision could indicate a lasting peace, or more issue across an currently war-ravaged realm.

As the conqueror of Bovaria awaits emissaries to reach with news of Khel’s decision, other weighty matters occupy Bhayar, his sister Velora, and her husband Quaeryt-not the least which may be the fulfillment of Quaeryt’s dream to create the world’s first Imager academy, where in fact the magical abilities of these powerful casters could be honed, managed, and put to the service of the common good.

But before that wish may be realized, or Khel’s fateful choice made known, the spectre of high treason threatens to unravel all that Quaeryt has achieved, catapulting him toward a fateful confrontation with Bhayar’s most effective military leaders.