The final Hawklan chronicles. The evil lord Dan-Tor has been driven out of Fyorlund and retreated to Narsindal. But Hawklan and his allies have won no more than breathing space, for Dan-Tor is gathering his forces for a massive onslaught on all the free lands.

Dark shadows threaten the peaceful kingdom of Orthlund. As if lured by a song, the healer, Hawklan, leaves his great fortress and heads for the world's great crossroads, where everthing can be bought and sold. From the moment his journey begins, Hawklan is under the scrutiny of powerful eyes.

The darkness of ancient times is spreading over the land of Fyorlund. The ailing King Rgoric has imprisoned the much-loved and respected Lords Eldric, Arinndier, Darek and Hreldar and has formed his own High Guard. At the centre of the corruption is the King's advisor, Dan-Tor.