The demonbanes of Shirath risked their lives to uncover the secrets of the demons. Now, the plans of these centuries-old enemies are clear, but that doesn't mean the city is safe. The king is tumbling into despair, and the banehall is desperate for a plan to stop the approaching demon army. They may be able to rally help from other cities and from the sandwalkers of the south, but would even this be enough? Garet and Salick, back from their dangerous trip to the Far North, know that the forces moving against them are more terrifying than any they have faced before.

A tidal wave of demon-fear is about to engulf Shirath. The whole city must stand together or everyone within its walls will die.