When dark creatures awaken
A warrior must intercept
Even if the chances of victory are slim
The heir to Aruvalia's throne has been kidnapped. The key to her recovery is a magical artifact that can open any lock. But in order to find it, Domerin must delve into the depths of a dungeon ordered sealed by the crown due to the dangerous nature of its contents.
Unable to open the path to the dungeon on his own, Domerin must first seek the aid of a powerful and deadly sorcerer known only as the Warden. But the favors of powerful mages are never cheap, and Domerin isn't sure he'll survive the request - let alone the path that comes after.
As Domerin and Clara embark on their perilous journey, they traverse landscapes both wondrous and dangerous. Each step is fraught with magical anomalies and creatures that challenge their resolve, testing the limits of even Domerin's battle-hardened skills.
But the biggest threat to their success might come from an unanticipated source. For the moment Domerin opens the dungeon seal, he'll be labeled a rogue agent - an outlaw. And when Domerin goes rogue, it will fall to his partner - the stalwart ex-military officer Gregory Barrow - to make him answer for his transgressions.