Wulf Rome has his army, but the one raised by the Guardian Kasai is far more powerful. His only chance of defeating it lies in taking a terrible risk. He has to secure the ruined fortress of Guardians Watch before Kasai does. Their homeland destroyed when Kasai killed their god, the Takare survivors flee from the Landsend Plateau. The fiercest warriors Atria has ever known have once again taken up arms, killing Kasai's soldiers wherever they find them. Only Shakre sees the trap closing on them, but they no longer heed her. Netra saved Shorn's life and now he is bound to her by a debt he can never repay. Over time, Netra's fight to save her world becomes a cause he can believe in, and maybe a chance to redeem himself. But when Netra discovers the atrocity that the Guardian Tharn has committed, she spirals down into darkness, forcing Shorn to choose between honoring his vow and trying to save her from herself. As the pivotal battle against Kasai's army begins, Netra makes a fateful decision that could save the world...or destroy it.