Even though Alaron united, Snowdown liberated and the Treaty with the LeShay signed....the cost was dire and dark threats continue to draw near.
Following Commander Tatum's betrayal and the deaths of both Prince Orwen and Lady Ordalf (suspected), House Kendrick appears weakened. Inner political scrutiny grows to the wedlock of Princess Tarilyn and the LeShay Prince Araithe, while refugees from war and Resettlement Acts flood Callidyrr's docks to the point of chaos.
New laws targeting magic users and the violence with which the Perceptors carry them out seed the beginnings of resistance just when enemies sense opportunity.
Strange tidings, and symbols of hateful powers increasingly appear foretelling of a darkening future.