An ancient evil rises and once again threatens the Realms, and only a motley band of adventures can stop it! A surly dwarf warrior and his benevolent centaur companion, a gladiator who survived the arena, a fallen paladin, and a timid half-elf must somehow find a way to work together if the Realms are going to survive the coming darkness. This action-packed volume collects issues numbered 9-18 of the fan-favorite series by writers Jeff Grubb and Dan Mishkin, and artist Jan Duursema.