Darius' heart belongs to one he cannot have, and when four loyal friends accompany him on a brash journey to stop the war, things begin to go horribly wrong. Malevolent powers will summon an ancient evil, and Darius will be forced to search deep into his soul for the strength to save his friends. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Majid has mobilised his regiment, against the will of his ruling Council, in a desperate bid to avert disaster. Fate will bring their stories together in an epic tale of tenacity, intrigue, courage and betrayal. A father's legacy to his son will be the catalyst for a series of events that will change the world forever.