Book III of The Age Of The Five. As protector of the Siyee, Auraya is sent to investigate a stranger sighted on their lands. The mysterious woman claims to be a close friend of Mirar, the founder of the Dreamweavers – but the secret she divulges sets Auraya on a dangerous path of conflicts with the gods. Meanwhile, the Pentadrians, regaining strength under a new leader, plot and scheme for any means to bring down their enemies, not anticipating that the White will send the Siyee against them. It seems the consequences for all sides will be disastrous…Cover art by Les Petersen.