Archemage of the great city of Waterdeep, he has made many powerful enemies over the course of his centuries-long life. And now, he's keeping careful watch over even his closest friends as control of the Harpers seems to be slipping through his fingers.An order of Paladins devoted to the service of Tyr rise up to meet a new Zhentarim threat, and old friends rekindle memories Khelben would rather forget.

A rougish young Harper agent is sent by Khelben on a mission to meet her long-lost father and reclaim her bloodline's dangerous heritgage: a family secret that may tear the Harpers apart!