Zack Stand, the Zenith's Spy, returns to Hamptor with Currat to build resistance to the Dark Lord and his minion, Wathdure. An ambassador sent from the Seven Realms to establish relations with the kingdoms of Hamptor and Arestead is missing. The people continue to suffer from the actions of Wathdure as he dominates the subcontinent from Ozlid. Opportunities abound but so then does treachery!