For the children beloved by the mountain shall be protected by her stone. The northerly wind carries the scent of blood, dragging secrets from the shadows and tearing allies apart. But the danger growing within the Guilds cannot be ignored, and the grief of a good man is fierce enough to crack the foundation of a mighty kingdom. A queen seeks justice. A lover vows vengeance. A legend is reborn. As the battle for Ilara begins, fate calls the Karrons home to face the enemies none can survive alone.