Book excerpt: Llyat, Thias, and Irabo journey into the wild lands north of the Grey Mountains. While searching to reunite the Gems of Thamous in order that the 'Marked' may fulfil the Enderdetag Prophecy, unexpected alliances are forged. Methladon Heyn is fated to follow a darker path as he is forced to confront the evil that is leaking into the Realm through a crack between the dimensions. Meanwhile in Parandor, Tonousa Amberstone must salvage her reputation and find a way to discover the identity of the traitor and instigator of the Death Tubaria murders. All will face their own unique hardships and it is unlikely that all will prevail.