Battered and bruised, suffering grievous loss, the Company enters the great city of Instruere. They have to warn the Council of Faltha of the Destroyer's threat, and have no idea of the depth of treachery that awaits them. Bhudwo's tentacles go far deeper in to Faltha than any of the Company realises ... they find Instruere to be a city divided against itself, and the Watchers are nowhere to be found.

Then the arrival of a disturbing stranger ignites the political and religious tensions in the city and events escalate beyond control. Only one thing could unite a land wracked with such mistrust. But can it be found? Or is the Jugom Ark merely a legend?


The company has been scattered far and wide in its mission to prepare Faltha for war - now the armies of the Destroyer are near and invasion is imminent.

The small group now possesses the Jugom Ark, the flaming arrow of legend that, it is believed, will defeat their enemy. And when Leith returns to the city of Instruere carrying the Ark, thousands of people flock to him to fight for Faltha in the coming battle. But Leith is finding it difficult to accept people's faith in him, and his role as custodian of this sacred artefact. Until the events of 2,000 years ago finally play out in the present . . .
As the land darkens under the shadow of impending battle, the company must strive against treachery and self-doubt - for a great evil approaches.


From a tiny snowbound village, five men and women are about to embark on a journey that will change their lives -and the destiny of their world.For two thousand years, since he was cast out from Dona Mihst, the fabled Undying Man has been plotting his revenge on the Most High. The Destroyer's plans of vengeance are nearing fruition-and he will allow nothing to stand in his way. But one man has escaped from the Destroyer's prison, and even though the Lords of Fear ride in pursuit, he will bring word to his people. It will be up to his sons, Hal and Leith, together with a small group of villagers, to warn their world of the coming war.