Just when Sir Waltham believes he has everything they need to move the Queen to action, their unseen enemy seems to have struck first. It appears as though their entire effort has been subverted.Soon Sir Waltham is brought to a terrible place of decision. To do according to his contract, return to Thanakar, and live the life he'd always thought he would, or do something crazy; return to Pandura, and help those trying to fight the nation's threats unite to save their people.Having no other recourse, he sets out to find someone who may be his last resort. But while there, he discovers a whole new threat to the people of Pandura that promises to wipe them out far faster than any on the island. Sir Waltham is faced with a call to arms, knowing that his next move will mean life or death.