The Kelmar army has invaded the Federated Kingdoms. Allied with the Keepers, Mar's most powerful servants, they are driving the Federation's army before them, intent on exterminating the kings of the Alomar. Lauren now has the Lawbreaker's ring and sword but he has no idea what powers might be locked within them. Even with the ring and the sword and with the armies of the Alomar and the Eldar behind him, can a minstrel hope to stand against the might of the goddess Mar and the Keepers of the Alomar?