Claire d'Avebury, firstborn of Geoffery, has long listened to the tales of her family's intimate relationship with the gods, but not once has one of their illustious company spoken to her. Her gift is for dance - though she has dutifully mastered the arts of magecraft and swordplay - but her destiny is unclear. Her twin brother and younger sisters already have their futures mapped out. Why does no god call out to Claire. Guided by a repulsive Indian Fakir, her task at first obscure, Claire begins a journey that will lead her into battle with the Darkness that steals the light from mortal souls. Aid will come from the goddess Kali whose bloodlust is both good and evil, and the Sword of the Waters will help Claire in her attempt to free the Dragon Throne of Asia from an evil usurper... Cover art by Danny Flynn.