<p>Anzig is Ddraig of Laxtal. He knows he must unite the western clans to muster a powerful force against Xital and their human allies, but his mind is breaking, torn apart by the revelations of his identity and the struggles to contain his magic. Preying of his weakness, a spectre stalks his shadow.</p><p>Ellian knows she must make a choice, but she fears being the one to shatter Anzig's mind for good.</p><p>New allies flock to their side, but inaction will bring only death. Their army must fly. The dragon who leads it holds the fate of dragonkind in their paws.</p>