The dark elves have returned and intend to fulfill the will of the gods — to plunge Illyan into the abyss of bloodshed. A human mage and an elf turn to the Dragorn and their dragons for help. But they are in no hurry to interfere in the conflict and reveal their secrets to outsiders. Escher and his companions understand: A devastating war is coming soon. And the only weapon capable of defeating Valanis, the self-proclaimed messenger of the gods, the ranger has safely hidden where no intelligent being will go . . . The star of Paldora is shining high in the heavens — an ancient prophecy is about to be fulfilled, darkness and death are coming to human and elven lands. But the old ranger is not ready to give up so easily...