Kristan Gemeta is teetering on the brink of madness.His sister Melissa has defied him. His friend Olaf has betrayed him. The Wichelord Daazna's ghostly laughter mocks him when he's awake and robs him of his sleep at night. Even the protective powers of his legendary Stone are turning against him.And now his companions, his ship and its precious cargo have been taken hostage. Kristan must give chase, in an unseaworthy vessel manned by an angry centaur...