Lerris has settled into being a woodworker and building a lifestyle with Krystal. But this newfound peace is usually endangered when both Candar and Recluce come under the threat of invasion in the Empire of Hamor. Despite the imminent chance for destruction, the lands of Candar will not unite and Recluce will not heed the peril. Lerris is normally faced with the task of becoming the greatest wizard of most time-or viewing his whole world destroyed.