Defeating an empire takes many weapons, and Rhenna and her
band — including shape-shifting panther Cian — must brave
unpredictable dangers, crossing vast deserts, trackless
jungles and impenetrable swamps to seek the Hammer of the
Earth.
Yet the Exalted Ge, who holds the Hammer in her
stronghold, has set deadly traps that rise out of the
Earth itself. Even if Rhenna and her companions can defeat
a goddess, do they dare trust each other when the Hammer
has done its work?
Meanwhile, in Karchedon, their ally Quintus must decide if
working from within the Emperor's palace will aid in the
downfall of the Stone God or simply betray all he holds
dear.
Despite every battle won, the power of the Stone God still
stands against them. And the ultimate victory may demand
the ultimate price....