The Windbeck refugees have escaped the front lines of a great war. They find themselves in a fortress city called Redstone. Mik has concluded that he and his friends will need to use their new power to save Arasah from the witches behind the invasion. They also need to find help for Stina. Curing her of the frequent lapses into a catatonic trance when the death mana holds dominion over her must be his first priority. The young manaar seek answers in Redstone. To learn how the great wizards from Erimoca used their power against the ancient death manaar. Now time is of the essence. The enemy is seeking the life manaar that have disrupted their plans. The Third Chronicle of the Manaar — a new epic fantasy series of life, love, and the price of power.