His enemies had pinpointed the Prophet’s weakness-but exploiting it could destroy them all.

Michael Ormson-the Prophet-revolutionized icewar, and his ramfleets destroyed armadas that had terrorized the frozen seas for two thousand years.

The Cornathian Brotherhoods knew they need to act shortly against Michael, for his forces grew better each day, as well as the enlightened message his agents were spreading could just result in revolt.

But Ormson lived in an impregnable fortress on a small isle guarded by amazing fleets, fanatical armies, and diabolical ice traps. Somehow the brotherhoods would need to lure him onto the ice-and provoke his wrath in order that he would run after them.