Book excerpt: Friends are lost and mourned as the white witch flees for her life. With her energy depleted, she no longer has the strength to fight back. Running to the north, she attempts to seek shelter and safety under the protection of The Sovereign. But why is she so weak? The black ship has docked, and the captives unloaded. A group of seven girls are taken by a mysterious woman in green to a lavish castle. Others are kept in deplorable conditions, locked away in accordance with the will of a dark overlord. Tomas Warde, and the brave company of people who follow him, continue on their mission. They must free the captives and put an end to the evil plans of The Sovereign once and for all. With the elements of the world against them, and enemies on all sides, they press onwards, confronting strange beasts, malevolent men and dark sorcery. How can Tomas and his company of warriors endure?