Possession of the Five Ki of magic is Terin's obsession, his key to acceptance and honour among the Aelendyell, and he will do anything to obtain them - steal and kill, if necessary. His determination and desperation, even when sent into exile, leads him to the arcane prison of an ancient Dragonlord, where he can't help but tamper with the magical locks...In The Vale, far from the kingdom's world of politics and trade and war, Andra is intent on learning...