Ridmark Arban was once a Swordbearer, a knight of renown. Now he is a branded outcast, stripped of his sword, and despised being a traitor.

But he alone sees the risk to come.

Calliande awakens in the darkness, her thoughts absent, and creatures of horrible power hunting her.

For she alone holds the secret that can save the world . or eliminate it utterly.

The secret of the Frostborn.