Gaelin's Port is safe. Danica, unsure about her future as a soldier, reluctantly takes command of the army set to oppose the Beasts.
Mouse has a plan, his power has grown and his feeling that Asira does not have the time to wait for the army to recover her is undeniable. The old-timers in the mountains teach him the way of the land just as the crew of the Gambit taught him the sea.
Danica commands an army and her inner turmoil grows. A daring raid behind enemy lines opens the conflict and the people of the southern lands battle the Beasts with Danica out in front.
Danica finds more in the city; she finds friends, the initial vision of her path after the coming conflict, and in Mags, she finds something entirely unexpected.
Mouse follows Danica and sets off into the wilderness after Asira.
He makes a breakthrough in his talents and finds his power growing beyiond anything he imgained.
The power behind the Beasts is uncovered.
Thwarted at every turn, the cornered sorcerer gets more and more dangerous!