
Talon is a survivor. The last of the Blackblood race, she also endured the destruction of her entire village by a gang of brutal missionaries. Years after that life-defining attack, she travels to a lawless fortress along the edge of the civilized world, tracking the individuals who killed her family. As she makes the journey, she discovers that she possesses a mysterious supernatural power that she must now learn to control, not only to save herself but to defend the world against the tyranny of a fanatical religious dictator.

Garret wants Talon to take the throne, while a mysterious assassin seeks revenge; Falista mourns for Tobin; Zed wants Wren to be High Priestess and uncovers a secret about her.

Garret attacks a new queen and strange visions reveal a new threat; Talon and Zed devise a plan to save the Blackbloods; Janzo discovers Wren's secret; Luna attempts another assassination.

Gwynn grows more suspicious of Wythers and her decisive action strains her relationship with Garret; Talon and Janzo finally meet the elusive colipsum suppliers; Garret struggles with a new secret that may kill him.

Talon, Janzo and Garret venture into forbidden territory in search of the Book of Names; an army is led to the outpost gates.