Having drained his mana pool in a series of brutal battles, Gabriel is exhausted. His bonded are likewise weary but unbowed.They fought back powerful invaders from a foreign world, then crushed a coup that threatened Lostbarrow.But even as they hope to rest and recover, the Mistress remains an imminent threat. Increasing undead attacks threaten the Dungeon Core and risk drawing the Guild's undesired attention.And Vesrah continues to claw at Gabriel, sinking her corrupted talons ever deeper into his very soul.Can Gabriel and the incredible women bonded to him defeat both foes?