The final battle builds. The groeliin continue to attack. And Raime seems even more unstoppable than he ever has before.
Back in the Antrilii lands, Isandra searches for answers from Jostephon. The arrival of the summoned Magi means that much will change for her, and she soon learns her purpose in the north is not yet completed. She might be the key to understanding the groeliin and how to finally stop them.
Roelle struggles with the ongoing effects of her poisoning and learning how the Magi warriors can work with the Deshmahne. A discovery tied to the Lashiin priests leads to a deeper mystery that she must solve while learning whether she can still lead.
Jakob searches for Raime, knowing that he won't abandon his plans. His quest leads him back along the fibers and to a deeper understanding of who he's meant to be. The key to finding-and stopping-Raime is tied to the groeliin, but just as Jakob thinks he knows what he must do, he finds he's completely unprepared.