The Warlocks in Swailand discuss their options and plans.
Introduction to Shon five years after book 0. working for the Temple of Hengist, he and Veon-Zih are sent on a mission to find the ruins of an old cathedral of a mystery god.
Lily's introduction five years after book 0. She and Master Velona, joined by a new Mage companion, Tuth, assist with kobold vermin.
Shon is given one more mission before he can be granted leave to seek Lily. In turn, Lily has one last job to finish before she can attempt to do the same.
Shon and Lily are reunited, but are anything but alone as their companions socialize and introduce themselves.
The new team sets out on their shared adventure in Lenare. Lily explains to Shon exactly what she wants from life, and from him.
The team continues on their journey, each of the Masters having a heart to heart with the other's student.
Shon has an old dream after witnessing a storm in the distance. They discover the result of the storm and Lily has a nightmare.
The team splits to each have their own conversations that all point towards this mission being far more than the simple task they assumed.
Team meets with the barbarians after the fire, Shon has a private conversation with Pia, then they return to Lenare City.
Lily tells the team her side of the story and some of what she knows about Dragons and their history.
The Horsa Paladin Ragther is placed on a mission to search for missing sorcerers. He is to receive help...
Shon and Lily go shopping and have an open talk about what they expect from each other and how they feel.
The team heads towards Swiland slowly but are hurried along after they cross the border.
Shon and team arrive in the capital of Swailand and meet Ragther. They do their preliminary investigation of past kidnappings.
Team performs the preliminary investigation of past kidnappings and convene to talk about their plans of action.