The Seven Protectorates have enjoyed years of peace under Tav's leadership, but a growing worry has surfaced. What about the land beyond Loden's border? Where once there had been overtures of trade, now there is nothing. Tav decides to send a diplomatic expedition to re-establish contact, but who should go?Adventure runs in the blood of Tash's children, especially in his head-strong daughter, Shara. Shara wants nothing more than to be part of the...