The thrilling conclusion of the Raven's Shadow trilogy. The extraordinary warrior Vaelin Al Sorna must stand by his queen to save her kingdom. However, the enemy now has a dangerous ally whose powers are more sinister than anything Vaelin has encountered before. And Vaelin senses that his special gift, "the song" in his blood, is slowly fading. Will it still be strong enough to fend off the treacherous foes? After Queen Lyrna's return to the United Kingdoms, the people are at her feet. In contrast, the weight of victory's glory rests heavily on Vaelin Al Sorna's shoulders. His new title reflects this: Lord of the Battles of the Realm. Meanwhile, a new threat looms in distant Volaria, one that could plunge the entire world into chaos and destruction. The cruel ally has puppets everywhere and seeks to seize power in all lands.