Taramis, the beloved queen of Khauran, was born with a twin sister, Salome - but by an ancient doom placed on their bloodline Salome's chest bore a scarlet half-moon birthmark: the mark of the witch! Left to die in the desert, Salome survived instead, and grew up to embrace her malevolent destiny. and now she's back, to take vengeance on all of Khauran!