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In the realm of Ostravah, magic lies broken and forgotten. Now, with the approaching millennium, an ancient strife that has spanned aeons is about to rekindle because the capricious Gods never rest - and they want their dues... The epic-laced high fantasy series continues.... Solancei, cousin, best friend, and life-shield of the Princess Iambre of Ostravah has disappeared during an illegal duel. Now, the secrecy that kept Iambre from the truth is cutting and the implications are dire, for should her friend's clandestine undertakings be made public, Iambre's pristine reputation could become irrevocably damaged - yet Iambre cares little except to have her friend back, safe and hale. But what can she do when even the King's Chief of Security appears unable to locate Solancei? Regretting her recent dire behaviour, Iambre hopes for the best yet fears the worst. Also, to throw further shadows on her existence, Iambre's would-be lover, Bilan Metavo, Lance Captain of her retinue, remains steadfast in the face of her advances, but does she really stand to lose him too? In uneasy spirits about Zanzier and local Lord, Simarovien Zulavi, additional revelations brought to her by the Chief, only serve to dislodge Iambre's fragile personal peace even further. Yet still, she has little choice but to act the consummate diplomate and keep her mind on social chores in the spirit of diplomacy and politic. But for how long? And at what price? Meanwhile, still cut off from her precious skills, Solancei finds herself mired in uncomfortable circumstances where a reckless choice might be the only thing that can save her, and she is not the only one. Forced by circumstances and crippled magic to accept a few unsavoury truths about Ostravah and the Guardians' chances of success, Denarlin is plagued by peculiar new sensations. Mounting frustration shadowing his progress, his fey notions in regards to procuring a Neidar Ba'raie to further his cause, only strengthe