Leaving behind a resounding change after his fight with the followers of Fellhorn, Argrave returns to his home country. Old friends and enemies alike await his return. Neither can know how much the desert changed him.Heading into the heart of a plague-ridden land, Argrave must call upon the aid of his brother, Orion. Mercurial, zealous, and unfathomably strong, his relative may be the only one capable of combating the foul force spawning this unnatural disease.Yet if Orion learns how Argrave has changed, this potent ally could become an enemy in moments.