Book excerpt: The continent is at war and the most powerful army lays in shambles. The Elrathi march across the land to seize their destiny; domination of Moirai and its inhabitants. Simon continues his quest for power, making new enemies as he goes. With a final push into the icy Tzin Wasteland, Simon and Azuron take on a horde of trolls to retrieve the last weapon that Simon believes he will ever need. However, in Simon's quest for power to keep his beloved safe, an ancient evil is unleashed. With his new-found armament, Simon must lead his Weavers to defeat the mighty armies of the Elrathi before he is consumed by the very evil he has freed. Facing betrayal and death, Simon finds that all the power in the world may not be able to save Moirai or the woman he loves. If he succeeds in defeating the Elrathi, the cost may be his very soul. If he fails, hundreds of thousands will die humanity may become extinct.