Lady Shey Namear, advisor to the Highlord and master wielder of essence magic, is thrust into a deadly game of deception after discovering her ruler's assassination was orchestrated by the very council sworn to protect him. As she flees the capital with a price on her head, ancient prophecies begin to unfold-the Sacred Land, a magical wasteland created during the terrible War of the Oracle, is regenerating its power, awakening forces long thought vanquished. When Shey rescues a young seer from the clutches of terrifying shapeshifters known as Drasmyd Duil, she uncovers a far more sinister plot. The descendants of those who fought in the war generations ago are being hunted, and only she can protect them. With the legendary Mindwielder sword Malinfel in her possession and her unlikely band of allies-an elvish woman with ancient wisdom, a roguish half-elf with a talent for trouble, and a gruff but loyal coachman-Shey races against time to prevent the return of the Oracle who once nearly destroyed their world. But in a land where magic users hunt their own kind and trusted friends may be deadly enemies in disguise, who can Shey truly rely on? The first thrilling installment in an epic fantasy saga where magic, prophecy, and destiny collide.