"When one curse is lifted, we will be on a path to the lifting of all curses." Though his life has been dramatically altered, Marshal can find no way to advance his new cause. His half-brother Volraag begins a war that could have ramifications for two worlds. Caught up in the fighting, Marshal finds nothing but despair. His best friend, bonded to Marshal since childhood, may be the only one who can save him… from the war and from himself. Seri searches for Marshal, but suffers a devastating loss almost immediately. Then she meets a mysterious magic-user who wields power unlike any she's seen before. Who is he and what does his coming mean for the six lands of Antises? Together, Seri and Marshal may be able to stand against Volraag's growing power. But they will need much more help if they are to fight against a plot that spans ages, a plot instigated by mysterious dwellers of the Starlit Realm. The epic story begun in Until All Curses Are Lifted continues…