Kiansel, sister to the current Oracle of Givneh, is expected to one day assume the mantle and lead the temple's followers. Her emerging powers force an impossible decision. Turn her back on her family and heritage to study the way of magic or follow the teachings of the oracle. Banishment to a remote village as healer, a position he despised, fueled Relliq's desire for revenge. The discovery of a mythical city and an army of clay soldiers provided the means to control all mages--including the one he wanted most-Kiansel. Brodie, weaponsmith for the School of Mages couldn't refuse the archmage's request to act as escort for a healing team fighting a curse upon the land. But how can a man without any magic of his own fight a curse or protect a friend from an invisible stalker.