Tor Leonne-the center from the Dominion of Annagar, where in fact the games of state are going to turn into a matter of existence and death-and where those that seek to seize the crown will be required to league with a treacherously cunning ally .

Tor Leonne, ancestral seat of power, where Serra Diora Maria di’Marano-the most sought-after beauty in the property, a female betrayed by all she holds dear-may strike the initial blow to change the future of the Dominion and Empire as well . . .

Averalaan Aramarelas-that most ancient of civilized cities, the home of the Essalieyan Imperial court, has long been a middle of magics both dark and bright. And though the Empire earned its last battle with the Dominion, and survived a damaging, magic-fueled battle with a far deadlier foe, both those victories weren’t without their price . . .

But now the realm is within the brink of a lot better confrontation, faced with an unholy alliance that could spell the finish of freedom for any mortalkind.