Ashan must find strength from more than his cycle to stop the king. Ashan has saved his homeland, but the threat from the king-along with Ashan's mentor-remains. The price for saving Berestal was high. His once recovered brother is now debilitated again, while his sister struggles to connect to Affelah, leaving Ashan to wonder what path he should take. When the king threatens the Wilds, Ashan must discover the truth of a land...