A never-before-published fantasy novel set in Marion
Zimmer Bradley's Darkover universe.
The
world of Darkover, a unique, isolated, and protected world,
has long avoided becoming part of the technologically
advanced Terran Empire. But things are about to change.
Regis Hastur, lord of the most powerful of the seven Domains
in Darkover, learns that the Empire is about to become a
Federation, and is extending an invitation for all of the
worlds to join. While the offer seems tempting to his
people, Regis knows that Darkover would become little more
than a military base, used for its unique planetary
position, and will be sapped of its resources. He must now
stop at nothing to save his world.