What caused the animosity between Gannish and Ingra? Now that Gannish has new knowledge about the nature of the First, can he find the strength to defy her wishes? On the other side of Elysia, Pyrem finds himself preparing to make a heavy decision: do the needs of the many outweigh the life of one? Seahn is conspiring to oust Pyrem, and Persha plans her next move...the hunt for Altwaal.