Jobir seeks vengeance for a loved one lost as he continues the search for his own purpose. The trials of Aurora are awaiting the wizard as a newfound ally finds an impossible enemy she can't defeat without him. Siric finds closure in his story of wicked betrayal as he dominates the nation of Phorinesia. But his life is not so simple and the mystery of his history only grows. Milaar continues his quest to bring the Aurora back to Maerdur only to find that the discovery of Illur's tomes brought him more than just power. Enemies of a familiar evil seek revenge, simply refusing to die as they try and find a way to bring him down. Rizarius finds himself in dark corners of his own mind and defeat only drives him further into his rage and hatred. As the power of the Aurora takes hold, the assassin makes a trade with the demon Elik'Taye that will change the future of the planes forever. Elik'Taye gambles his own eternal life to bring a power to his enemies that they cannot control. All will see his wrath and all will suffer as he vows to be the lone Demon Lord of the plane of the dead.