Bayard Prince thought he had left monsters and quests behind. But he when the gods enlist him to help his family once more, he can hardly say no. Quinton Cicharo thought he had settled quite nicely into his life. He now serves Queen Alarice as Court Wizard, council to the throne on all matters magical. But when a mysterious and powerful dark mage threatens the kingdom, hell stop at nothing to protect his people and those he loves.