War is coming.Flaroria's ancient rage has erupted. The grudges of Nebularis rise to the surface. A clash between strength and speed, giants and lightning, is now inevitable, and Ducasus and his friends find themselves in the middle of it. Yet the Desert of Nihl calls to them with the promise of a new star, and it is a journey most perilous. Malleus, meanwhile, buries himself in intrigue, hiding amongst the shadows and tugging at invisible strings. New temptations and nightmares of his past appear before him, and he shall not remain unchanged. No one will remain unchanged. War is coming."Oh, for the old lands, Before the liar, the fire, and flame"