His term of service to Lord Rishdah now complete, Aiden returns to his home in Braeton. As he travels, he hears rumors that trouble plagues Braeton. Clan Canich is being attacked from within. He arrives, determined to save his father, his brothers, and his clan from the treachery of one man. A year has passed since the Calorins were driven from Aredor, and Corin is struggling to rebuild his country. Despite the peace, a fear haunts him that the Calorins...