Rebels Larrk and Ainarr have joined a small band of brave soldiers, sent to join the Az’kari Resistance in Skor Narrak, their former homeland.
The journey is perilous.
Not only must they face the cunning predators of the desert, but also the Ska Orrak military outposts now scattered across the Great Kasenine.
Remote though they may be—they are garrisoned by the Desert Battalion! Elites of the Ska Orrak Army. Ruthless conscripts, led by sadistic officers. Desert specialists. They hunt. They enslave. Spreading fear into each of the desert tribes.
On the lookout, always, for Az’kari seeking passage into Skor Narrak.
The Az’kari must fight.
Find allies where they can.
They must survive.
For dead, they are of no use to their brothers and sisters in the resistance.
King of Vella Carrain, Bennain Marcastian, confronts a beast. One of iron.
And Tylus Keralis; warrior, monster, must face his demons. An emperor is waiting. One of crystal corpses