Ridmark Arban's campaign to defeat the Heptarchy has at last taken his army to the gates of Teramis, chief city of the Isle of Kordain.

But the true dark master of the Isle has not yet shown himself.

For thousands of years he has waited in the shadows, preparing for the day when he can devour the world itself.

And the only thing that stands against his endless hunger is the sword of Ridmark Arban...