Paul Kemp's new novel reveals other facets of the fascinating Forgotten Realms universe! For the first time in Russian! A mysterious artifact falls into the hands of Erevis Cale, a former assassin. With the help of his friends - Dryzek Riven and the halfling Jak Fleet - Cale finds out what secret he has become the keeper of: the artifact indicates the time of the appearance of the Temple of Shadows. For the possession of this knowledge, the magician Wraggen and his henchmen are ready to sacrifice more than one life - so great is the power that will become available to those who have visited the Temple. Cleverly using weapons and magic, both companies almost simultaneously approach the cherished place of power. But, of course, the Temple of Shadows has prepared many surprises for all its guests.