In Shandala, passions continue to rage. Great mages build intrigues against one another, new alliances are formed. War smells in the air more and more clearly. There is no peace even among the gods. The conflict between Tauron and Mauron has gone too far and cannot be resolved safely for the inhabitants of the heavens. Power struggles unite people and gods, and Shandala becomes the arena of terrifying battles never seen before. The capture and release of gods and sorcerers, magical and artillery duels, sieges and the taking of fortresses and cities go on in an endless sequence. At the center of events are the ranger Vannett and his son Ivan—already loved by readers…