Sister of Light, Sister of Darkness. The Queen of Slaves, Mistress of Death. Nicci has borne many names and faced numerous challenges, but now she stands before her greatest trial on a dangerous journey into uncharted lands. The sorceress must save the world. Guided by the mysterious prophecy of the witch Red, Nicci and her companions Nathan and Bannon set out south of Kol Adair towards Ildakar, a legendary city hidden beyond time. However, the grotesque omens along their path - severed heads on spikes, a monster born of dark arts, and a petrified army of half a million - are merely a taste of the unimaginable horrors that await them in the veil of eternity.