The story follows three primary threads that converge as political tensions rise across the Allied Lands:
Ambassador Dannyl continues his research into ancient magic in Sachaka, struggling with social isolation and his evolving personal relationships. Critical Analysis La Renegada Trudi Canavan epub
Back in Imardin, the Black Magician Sonea is on the trail of a "rogue" magician threatening the city’s underworld. This plotline revisits the gritty "dwell" culture of her youth while exploring the ethical boundaries of her own black magic. The story follows three primary threads that converge