Some decisions are not easy. Some can mean the difference between life and death. Fihlar, an elderly sorcerer is given an order. An order that will not only test his loyalty to his Circle, but his loyalty to his friends. An order that, should he see it through, could forever change him. Worse, if he refuses to carry out the order, he could be ushering in the end of the world as he knows it. It's a dilemma no one should have to face, but has been bestowed...