Something is preying upon the monks of Rion. Broeden is an ancient and dark wizard who seeks their holy relic, the Sword of the Watch, to bestow upon him the gift of immortality. When the mighty Rion Guard find themselves powerless to stop him, their leaders hatch a desperate plan to embrace dark magic - with catastrophic results.
As the Watchers battle to control the forces they've unleashed, the world of Erathe is thrown into chaos. Now the only hope for humanity is the resurrection of a Swordbearer.
