Daring sword fights, cunning plots, risky schemes, being kidnapped by Pirates, swimming with Mermayds, flying on magic carpets, Voyages, Expeditions, Adventure, Thrill, Excitement. This is all Almas ever wanted for herself, yet one thing leads to another and suddenly the quest to save the entire Universe that Princess Lilliana sets for her doesn't seem so appealing anymore. Death is lurking around every corner. Creatures so dark and monstrous they rip souls from the body. No-one is safe. Is being chosen really all Almas Zahra Ghori ever wanted after all?