The Second Draeken War has yet to occur, but his victory is assured. When all life stands on the brink the nations will be forced to gather - but it will be too late. The army built to exterminate them will not fail in its purpose. Unless the future is altered. Eleven impossible tasks can give the races a singular hope, to defend their lives as one people. Their completion will not be known. Their impact cannot be measured. But even the Oracle cannot do it alone . . .