Sanctuary beckons, but hides a lethal magic formula within. Dormael and D’Jenn provide an unhealthy artefact home towards the Conclave, wishing to response the riddle behind an ancient secret. But their homecoming just raises more questions as they discover an undercurrent of lies beneath the surface-lies that have been eating at the foundation of the Conclave itself, and subverting all they’ve sworn to uphold. Captured in a web of treachery, they need to uncover the reality to free themselves, and keep an ancient weapon from falling into the wrong hands. To survive, Dormael and D’Jenn may need to sacrifice everything. With their home crumbling around them, they’re pressured to produce a dreadful choice. Will they navigate the waters of intrigue steeping the Conclave in turmoil, or become crushed with the cold heels of their opponents?