Allabva has stared face-to-face into the eyes of the feared Nightshade Unicorn and now...she must ally with him to save the world. Sacalai lurks in the shadows, pulling strings to turn hearts against the peaceful Nomord. Manipulating people like Jashdin, who comes to herself with no memory, only an impulse to follow the hoofprints in the snow, and an impulse to control. Allabva and her unicorn ally travel east into Tallensworth, gaining attention, calling on people to rally against the Disaffected, to strengthen their defenses against the fateful day when the mighty Sacalai will break free of her prison. This second tome in Allabva's adventure brings her to confront her self-perceived inconsequence as she steps out of obscurity and into her role as the Companion to the Guardian. There is no room for her focus to waver on this ever-important quest.