The conflict that began with Ethan wounding Bron in the tournament arena finally boils over as East and West go to war. Ethan and his family are caught up in the fury as the Heron and Raven armies clash, and Ethan's sigil might be the only hope his side has for victory. Somewhere on the battlefield, still looking to exact his revenge is Bron, who by battle's end will truly give Ethan a reason to hate him.