Rin is a simple farmboy living with his uncle and, Kori and Ragan. Kori is his best and only friend that he loves more than anyone else and Ragan is his tormentor whom he hates more than anything else the world.
Disaster strikes their little town and Rin is forced to flee with his companions across the Empire to escape the clutches of the evil necromancer, Azriel, who can kill his prey without lifting a finger.
And Azriel is not alone.
Kurads, the necromancer, Imperial soldiers, the God-Emperor—Evil forces hunt him from all directions for the mystical powers he holds within himself. Will Rin be able to escape the Empire alive, or will he fall into his predator’s trap before he can?
Travel with Rin across the Empire of Khrom on his adventure north to the kingdom of Mardone. On this journey, you will meet friends, foes, wizards, magical dancers and all kinds wonderful and terrible creatures.