The magi order is at war... and losing. The Knights of Rakkar, an ancient enemy thought long dead, have stolen the Blood Wand-a magical artifact capable of imbuing people with magical abilities. With it the Knights' strength grows and the magi's greatest advantage disappears. The once disgraced McCollum Family fights on the front lines. After suffering a massive defeat, Allyn McCollum knows the magi forces must change their defensive strategy. The only problem is the magi leadership doesn't agree. Going rogue, Allyn defies the will of the magi Forum and sets forth in a desperate gambit to turn the tides of the war. If he succeeds, victory is at hand. But if he fails, the magi's worst fear will be realized, and their existence will be exposed to the world once and for all.