Tarik and Hayli have failed. They and their crew risked everything to thwart an insurgency bent on toppling the Cavnish government, but all for nothing. The monarchy has fallen, the nation is leaderless, and the threat of a world war looms larger than ever. Heartbroken, Tarik embarks on a perilous voyage to Istia, hoping to secure an alliance that might prevent further chaos. But standing in his way is Rigvar, a powerful mage whose vision...