The end has arrived. Elisa finds herself possessed by a strange, ancient and alien spirit that quickly carries her away on the wind. D'Arden Tal, Edar Moncrief, and the apprentice Sabin struggle with their losses, only to find their own situation growing more and more desperate. The very world itself seems to be coming undone, as corruption threatens to overwhelm them with its sheer strength. As they reel from setback after setback, Moncrief makes a desperate gambit to save himself and his newfound friends. The power that draws them all together again will bring them to a stunning conclusion and lay bare the horrors of the hidden truth about the Arbiters, the manna, and corruption for all to plainly see.