Endless power awaits her - is she ready for eternity? For a millennium, Valhan, the most powerful of all wizards, directed the fates of a thousand worlds. But now he is dead, and chaos is spreading. His natural successor is the young sorceress Rielle, but she is reluctant to take on this responsibility. Ignoring her wishes, her supporters and opponents are already battling in the background. And no one knows that Valhan's plans extend beyond his death. He wants to be reborn to rule the worlds for another millennium - and for that, he and his followers will eliminate any obstacle.