The Lost Legions are trapped between two massive armies, both intent on the annihilation, because they have discovered secrets that could tear the empire aside. Ramon and Seth will need all their cunning, tenacity and bravery if they are to obtain men over the Bridge to security.

In Javon, Cera Nesti, once more Queen-Regent for her brother Timori, is leading the Javonesi rebellion against the overwhelming might of the Rondian Empire. She needs the skill and courage of her about Ascendant’s Rite friends if the kingdom is usually to survive – but first, she must regain their trust.

And most crucially, the Scytale of Corineus – the key to becoming an all-powerful Ascendant mage – has fallen into deadly hands: the Seeress Huriya as well as the Inquisitor Malevorn. Alaron and Ramita must avoid the rise of a terrifying brand-new power, but to do so they need the aid of the ‘Queen of Bad’ and a small group of Zain monks who have retreated from the world and taken a vow of serenity.

Enough time has come for the Rite of Ascendancy to be performed, and for new powers to rise – to save lots of or damn Urte forever.

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