The Mattonian army, its ranks swollen by soldiers from the kingdoms of Heltronia, Ceredia and Torbaen, and now commanded by Alayn the mercenary, faces the mighty army of the Lekara on the battleground of Alayn's choosing. The fate of the Kingdoms of Ferantiana lay in the outcome of the battle, but the odds favour the Lekara, and the Lekaran sorcerers use their magical power to manipulate both armies in order to achieve the victory.
Davit, having arrived bearing the gift of a sword imbued with magic for Alayn, believes he will face the Lekaran sorcerers alone, and with only two pieces of the amulet. Will his nephew, Sortar the Subtle, arrive in time to fight alongside his uncle against the powerful Lekaran sorcerers, Xeraton, Gabroel and Terandol, break their spells impacting on the Mattonian army and defeat them.
Katriana is determined to join the battle against the Lekaran sorcerers. Disobeying her uncle's command, and with the help of the Alsias dragon, Jehagondosiris, she flies to Mattonia and together, wreak havoc among the ranks of the enemy.