The fall of Myce has dragged parn and his friends into the midst of the invasion of Lodoss, and now they race against time to warn the remaining free kingdoms of impending peril. As the attempt a dangerous short-cut through The Forest of No Return, the King of Valis sends his daughter to confer with the King of Alania. But fate once again intervenes, and the party must do battle with Karla, the mysterious "Grey Witch", as she attempts to kidnap princess Fianna.
Having rescued Fianna, the six heroes are honored guests at a lavish court where Parn meets a powerful ally, Kashue, the warrior king of the desert kingdom of Flaim. But Karlas mysterious plans continue to touch everyone in King Fahns palace as Kashue is targeted for assassination.
As Emporor Beld's dark forces approach Valis, Parn and his friends seek out the sage Wart to learn about Karlas origins and her real intentions. Racing against time, a desparate attempt to stem belds invasion begins to take shape. |
