Who will ascend the Lonely Throne to be the next ruler of Mu?Will it be Thane Draghi as decreed by the Dragon Lords of Krakenlore at the conclusion of three centuries of war? Or Overlord Valakan, who secured peace with the elves, and whose son is pursued by a Woodelven enchantress and a mysterious Dark Elf Beast Mistress. Do the Imanishi or Illantheans step forward, or can the warrior mage Adakar and his she-devil concubine secure power and title for their beautiful near-human daughters? Then again, will all be foiled by a hidden threat inside Mu and the rising serpent menace in Lands End?Who will be Mu's next ruler? Deeper mysteries unfold as wheels within wheels turn to keep you guessing to the last chapter.