Arenia, now under the control of Xavier after Beth placedhim upon the throne, is not the only thing in the sights of it's new king but The Society want him to turn his attention north, to the threat of the hidden auchs.
Meanwhile, the young witch Camille decides to return with Aiyu, an auch and friend to Konungssonur to unite the witches and auchs as they prepare for a war they do not want.
Once peaceful now they must take up weapons in support of Hirith, their new, though reluctant, king.
The silence before the storm for the realm is thickening and the black and white banners of The Society are flying higher than ever.
