Bennu has survived the summer and his heart-stopping adventure in the Kraken Islands. He and Mystigan are together again. But their reunion is all too short-lived. As mid winter approaches Bennu learns the worst from the Thunderboar guild - Mystigan has been snatched. In a desperate bid to rescue him, Bennu and Cybil must brave the frozen wilderness of the Far North. They tread a deadly dangerous path as they step into a world of deceit, treachery and lies and come face to face with the the most powerful and feared mages alive. Under the dark wings of night Bennu confronts vengeful frost bears, mistrust, broken promises and a terrifying evil. Another step is taken on his quest to destroy the Saviors, but with it comes the burden of an utterly chilling secret of his own...