After a two-year absence, Ellyne has returned to the city of Karnascus, only to find it struggling to survive. Magic on the planet is malfunctioning allowing a new alien race to seize control, enslaving both the humans and Kithrak. With no means to retaliate against their power, civilization quickly fell. Rebellion is brewing and Ellyne will do whatever it takes to win this war and wrest control away from their oppressors. To see her...