Blood called to the stars.
Now darkness will answer.
With the threat of the storm over, Lekore must set his sights on protecting his people from a menace descending from the stars. The key to safeguarding the cities of Erokel lies in an ancient shield system-if it can be repaired in time.
Unfortunately, the faraway danger isn't Lekore's only trouble. With the Kel kingdom in upheaval, Star Worshippers are drawing close to claim him and his unique abilities for their own dark purposes.
Somehow, Lekore must grapple with his newfound right to the throne while he fends off a Tawloomez invasion, a slave revolt, and the worshippers of the Night, with only a few days until first contact.
Meanwhile, the evil beyond his world has other plans...