Twenty years have passed since Prince Bifalt of Belleger discovered the Last Book Depository and the witchcraft knowledge hidden there. By order of the Masters of the Vault, and in exchange for restoring magic in both kingdoms, Belleger and Amika ended the war they had waged for generations. Their union was sealed by Bifalt's marriage to Estia, crown princess of Amica. But the truce - and their marriage - was not easy. The terrible war that King Bifalth and Queen Estia feared is approaching. An ancient enemy has discovered the location of the Archive, and a powerful Host of dark forces is about to attack the library and obtain all the magical knowledge it guards. The enemy will destroy every man, woman and child in his path, the entire population of Belleger and Amica. When their alliance is undermined by old enmities and the threat of conspiracy, it will take all the strength and will of the monarchs to inspire the kingdoms to become one in defense of their homeland, or all will be lost...