Black waters consume the human lands to the north. Rumors of another artifact like the Creature come from the west. New, mysterious enemies threaten the viatari and dwarven way of life. But who is leading them? In this thrilling sequel to The Lost King, Thuradin and his viatari friends must journey to the farthest reaches of Azar, heal old wounds, and unearth the oldest secrets of their world’s creation to find the answers they need to survive the coming threat.