A hard path, drenched in the blood of enemies and comrades, tears and despair—this is what leads the Keeper of the magical Swords—Diamond and Wooden—Fes, a necromancer and wizard, in Narn, the abode of the Dark Elves.
However, the inhabitants of the enchanted forest do not give him shelter; they foresee the future of the dark sorcerer as the instrument of darkness, destined—by fate—to bring death to Eviaril. There is only one way to test the truth of this dreadful prophecy, and Fes agrees to do it—continuing on his way. A chase by the Holy Inquisition follows him closely, but deep in his soul hope for a miracle remains.