The Trap is sprung... Venir puts his faith on the line when he trusts a Royal, Altan Rey, to lead him to the pit fights. Where, without the armament, Venir gambles not only his life, but his friends in a fight against Master Sinway. Melegal wakes up locked in a wagon cage on the Royal Roadway. When his attempt to escape fails, it's up to some unlikely allies to save him from the noose that hangs on the gallows. Mood the Blood Ranger and his dwarves battle at the Black Columns as the underling swarm gathers strength and numbers. Can the wily Boon and the dragon, Blackie, save them from immenint destruction? Kam, Fogle, Billip, Brak, and Chongo come up with a plan to save Venir from Castle Kling, but will they be too late? The end is coming. Will The Darkslayer live to fight another day?
