Epic Fantasy filled with grim reality.His defenses lowered, mercenary Drangar Ralgon has been taken over by the Fiend. As the monster butchers its way through a village, Drangar's mentor tries to help him regain control. They must return to their mission and draw the invading High General's attention from the last free city of Danastaer.The elven mage Lloreanthoran is caught in a web of intrigue. To hold back a demonic incursion, he must rescue a doomed man and unite the factions of a shattered order.The price of failure is high, and the fate of not only Danastaer hangs in the balance. Will their efforts be enough?