Lands Die. The Living Light Fades. An Ancient Darkness Awakens. The Living Light that sustains Arlethia is dwindling. The rebirthing of lands ceased decades ago, and the world of Våleira is dying. Only Arlethia, the Western Province of the Realm, remains untainted by the Ancient Dark's Influence. Reign, the young daughter of Arlethian Lord Thannuel Kerr, becomes entangled in a perilous web of deceit, greed, and betrayal--events that will destroy all she knows and loves. As threats accumulate, she and her twin brother, Hedron, must battle demons on every side in their efforts to save Arlethia as they simultaneously reach for their own personal redemption. But enemies approach. Far beyond the northern wastes, an unknown horde bent on conquest approaches in stealth. In the heart of Realm's capital, a clandestine brotherhood of assassins seeks to unleash their bloodlust upon the world. And those who should ally with Arlethia clothe themselves with betrayal. Arlethia stands alone. And the Living Light is fading . . .