It's a dangerous time for the remaining ranks of the Resistance. The Crimson Fist is beginning their first strikes against the people of Kohr, and the Undying Dragon Emperors are still unaware of how deep their infiltration has gone. With the Dread Lord, Kra'talock, summoned to Kohr by the Crimson Queen, his first strategy is to find a way to unleash his armies from the Abyss itself and ignite a new war.With the invaluable aid of the True Bloods, Khellaran and Tarra have located the children. However, a new challenge awaits the Resistance leaders, as the corruption of the One Power finds a way to extend its influence: By attaching LeAren's life-force to her father, the Dragon King. With no other choice, Artis must journey with the Sorceress Queen and their daughter to the lost city of the First Ones, where the young Princess of Dragons hopes to unlock the secret of how to suppress the formidable power of the Demari.In the far Eastern Kingdoms, Trydus learns of Sarna's true nature, and must quickly decide the fate of the powerful Spell Binder. Baradin's reunion with Kryssanna has quelled his need to run - yet he fails to understand that the corruption will end his life if he and his sister are not reunited. With time running out for the twins, Trydus must repair the ship by recovering the flight crystals in the Crystal Cave - all while the minions of the Crimson Fist are in close pursuit.