For years, Magiere and Leesil have sought a long-forgotten
artifact, even though its purpose has been shrouded in
mystery. All Magiere knows is that she must keep the orb
from falling into the hands of a murdering Noble Dead, her
half-brother Welstiel. And now, dreams of a castle locked in
ice lead her south, on a journey that has become nothing
less than an obsession.
Accompanying Magiere and
Leesil are the sage Wynn, their canine protector Chap, and
two elven assassins-turned-guardians who must fight their
distrust of this sister of the dead. For forces more
powerful than they are rallying around Magiere, arming her
for the conflict to come. Because finding the orb may be
just the beginning of the challenges that await her...