Our heroes have returned from their adventure in the Veshod. Jeann has gone south with Glastil hoping to find some peace in the solitude and quiet of the Southerner's farming community. Lagueu, the Shadow Sword that helped slay the shadow creature in the Veshod has gotten more arrogant and demanding if anything else since their return, and Glastil can't wait to see his daughter and home again. Ressal the dwarf is in a rush to return to his people while Locishles and her dragon are headed north. Much to her surprise, and annoyance, Wishan wants to go with her and see the north. Either she's too tired to argue, or she's lost her mind because she agrees. Unbeknownst to them, there's a conspiracy brewing to start a war and sever all ties between human and dragonkind. And they've just returned with the best weapon for the cause!