The final book in the “History of Lost Magic” series! Kellen and the white cat Reichis enter the service of the young Queen Daroma. For the first time, Kellen feels that he is becoming what his mentor Ferius would like him to be - a real Argosi. Even Reychis began to appreciate the noble purpose in life (though sometimes, for old times’ sake, he steals from the royal treasury). But sometimes you have to play with the cards that are dealt, and today they do not promise peace. Thousands of miles from Darom, a war is brewing, about which the Argossi have long warned. A war that will come to every home. Kellen and Reichis can't stand by when so many lives are at stake! When suddenly an unexpected source brings news - there is one way to avoid bloodshed, but to do this, Kellen will have to kill someone...