The specter of a new disaster is rising over the inhabited galaxy. Incomprehensible and terrible, affecting several universes. And there is no one to help the unfortunate and persecuted. Except, as always, the Order of Aarn. Gone, but returned. Many over the years have come to consider it just a fairy tale. But that's not true. Once again, the legions of the order will have to go into battle to protect those who cannot defend themselves. Not for the first and not for the last time. But we still have to look for a new incarnation of the Commander...