War has come to Andvell. Enemy after enemy takes its place along the northern border, each one a terrifying result of dark magic and experimentation. In the face of the great army, Andvell's resources are few. As the enemy marches, unlikely hero Venn Connell must act or be lost in the flood—one final mission to end the war, no matter the cost. Standing on the brink of devastation, Venn is forced to question her most deeply held beliefs and trust her friends to see her through the darkness.