Prophesied to become a god-like ruler to his people, yet knowing he is only mortal, Theoph the prince of Verlynn Nel, sets out on a divine quest to find the one man who can help him fulfill his destiny: the Foretold King. Theoph must leave behind all he knows and find a way to become what he is not, but a curse laid on his soul threatens to rob him of all he has. Sal knows her prince is stumbling down a path of self destruction, but she is sworn to protect and serve him on his quest, no matter the cost. Forging a path through untamed mountains and fending off monsters in the night, Sal searches for a way to save Theoph from the darkness that stalks him. On the far reaches of the map, Wilder, a talented young soldier, fights for respect in an army who see's him as the enemy. A vicious rivalry springs up between Wilder and Rage, a favored hero, as they struggle to rise above one another. If Wilder is to succeed his skill alone will not be enough, he must prove he is loyal to a regime that is built on bloodshed. When a prince from far away comes seeking a Foretold King, Wilder will face the ultimate test of his loyalty. In this prequel, the fourth and last book in the Namesake series, go back to the events that shaped the future of Garatin.