War threatens. The game board is set. But the Minstrel is missing... Advancing his growing power, the Dread Prince breaks free of his prison and brings a faction of dragons under his control, stirring unrest and hatred in the newly united kingdoms of Tellurae Aquaous. When the dragon wards of Kallayohm are targeted in a ruthless attack, the High King travels there to administer justice. But the trial results in a crippling blow that leaves him reeling. On the heels of defeat, an unexpected message from the erstwhile Minstrel arrives, pleading with his friends for rescue...