The heroes of the bestselling series "The Kings" are heading into the final battle: Orcs, Elves, Dwarves, and Humans face either victory or annihilation. The Dark King is more powerful than ever, and his fight for the crown has only just begun. Daghan of Ansun and Bertin Dwarvenhammer have led the army of the Five Thousand to Tirgaslan to conquer the ancient royal city. They succeed in taking the city and reclaiming the throne. However, a force of Kaldron, Orcs, and Shadow Dragons is on its way to Gorta Ruun, and an enemy hiding in another's body has kidnapped the little princess Alannah. The Orcs Balbok and Rammar take up the chase.