“I would ask you again not to take your friends with you, Alys. I have grown fond of them. I respect them. But I do not think they are ready for this.
In truth, I do not think you are ready for this.” Pursued by Beleathen, Alys and her friends set sail for Skeerjen. Their mission, to destroy the cursed nistha blade.
Things do not go quite as planned, and they find themselves embroiled in the troubles of the village of Kura, taking a stand with them against a ruthless enemy.
But the dangers they face alongside the Kurans are nothing compared to what awaits them beneath Skeerjen’s tower. There they will find terrifying creatures, lethal traps and an implacable adversary that will test their abilities to the very limits.
What’s more, Alys will uncover new information about the Glyst and the Abundance, information that will cast doubt upon everything she thought she knew about the Maradyn.
“Watch out!” Cass yells.
The tentacle, oily-black and studded with barnacles, whips toward Fleeam. His back is turned, and he is oblivious to the attack. The tentacle coils once, twice, three times around his waist and yanks him into the air and then down towards the icy waters surrounding The Steadfast.