<p>For a hundred years, the people of Superion have enjoyed peace&mdash;until dark magic returns to their kingdom. Arch-mage Mikal is in exile, and Lazarus struggles to harness his newfound powers, as Anselm tries to balance serving his king and being a father. The responsibility for delivering the first blow in the war falls to Cornelius&mdash;who seeks to confront the evil behind the darkness in the Ironwood Forest.</p>