While Rin Nowell struggles to control her newly discovered magic and devise a plan to rescue Zarus, she experiences visions and voices from an unknown source. Determined to understand the messages, Rin and her companions trek to Xandra, Nokomic's infamous capital, to speak with the Two Creators and find her answers. But Xandra is full of its own perils, and her untamed power paints multiple targets on her back.
Zarus Lowwenth awaits his fate in the Dark Tyrant's fortress. After sacrificing his freedom so another soul could walk free, he's subject to Eretimis's cruel tricks and experiments. But time is running out. His time. What's in store forces Zarus to dig up broken bonds and listen to the Divine after a lifetime of cursing them.
The Dark Tyrant's presence looms over both Rin and Zarus, but his interest in their powers suggests a more sinister intent than simple destruction.