The Nighlan have been defeated but the real danger begins. Now that Rasan Tel has revealed his plan, Sam must find a way to seal him back into his prison. The barrier has weakened, and only Sam's vrandel serves as a lock holding him back. When an attack nearly severs Sam from the source, he must find a new way of stopping Rasan Tel. The key rests in what he's learned during his time in the Academy-if only he's strong enough to...