The Knights of the Dragon continue their campaign in the south, gaining the support of the people, and attracting the attention of The Prophet herself. Their liberation of the cities of the south begin to give the people hope for a final assault on the Queen, and the ousting of her supporters. The Enkhatar, who have finally stepped foot on the island, pursue the Knights across the lands of Eirenoch in search of the Sword of Sulemain, Azim's favored weapon. Khalid and his priests begin their crusade to reinstate the worship of The Dragon throughout the south, and resolve themselves to destroying all traces of The Lifegiver's influence. In the Northlands, Farouk continues his quest to free the ancient Firstborn Kronos, and gains the respect of the Northmen and their king. His journey takes him deep into the frozen wilderness, where he learns secrets that he never dreamed possible. Throughout the world, the Great Mother's divine assassin begins his task of eliminating those who stand in the way of insurrection, and will ensure that all who stand against The Lifegiver can finally rally against him.