The fighting was supposed to be over. They were supposed to be safe... The demon might be dead, but the fight is far from over. While the Empire slowly rebuilds, a new darkness is brewing, because Elmerah forgot one highly important fact. When a king is killed, there is always another ruler waiting to take his place. Meanwhile, Saida and Malon make their way through a strange new realm in search of Ilthune's circlet. Can two elves control the power of the dark goddess, or will she chain them in return?