Freedom. One might sacrifice almost anything to get it.

Freedom from the bonds of society. Freedom from fear. Freedom from captivity.

But freedom is not enough with darkness infecting the Middle Gate. A terrifying madness paints the streets with commoner's blood, enemies harry the borders, and those able must fight. Those gifted must find their magic and take heart, for the greatest battles are yet to come. The imprisoned must survive. The suffocated must breathe. The subdued must rise.

And no matter how thoroughly they break their bonds, their destinies-be they commoner, noble, or myr royalty-lead inevitably toward the madness...

This dark epic fantasy spans land and sea, stretching across continents in a world of powerful elemental magic, sentient but reclusive dragons, and fearsome fantasy races.