After a desperate bid to save the Jewel of Elron from the hands of a crazed demigod, the prophecy walkers are now in Shol. Guided by Anagin, Malagant’s father, they traverse through the dark realm to try and locate their pendants, finding danger and demenos every step of the way. But they soon discover that Shol has its own set of problems: a prophecy is currently in play, and even Shade God, the God of Shol, is confused as to what is going on. And in Lelan Hold, Eliander Luceon, the Crowned Prince of Lelan, is preparing to marry his Alcovian fiancé. With his only remaining brother Chesirae and his uncle here to witness it, Eliander is content to have his family finally under one roof. But things soon go south when a slippery mage under King Erick’s command pays them a visit, and gives King Korivander an ultimatum can will change everything. Meanwhile in Alcove, and currently unaware of what is going on within his kingdom, Erick, Sweeny, and the kessiik mage Nyte travel through the harsh terrain to try and locate the pendant carriers. Erick has to warn his brother that they’re on a doomed quest, that the Stillborn God is luring them to their deaths. It becomes clear however that Erick and his small party may be the ones in danger, and that the undead god has now set his sights on him.