Elwyn Shadowblade: killer of a thousand men and traitor to the king. All life belongs to her. It is hers to take or bestow. Hers alone to decide its fate. Only Elwyn is not Shadowblade anymore. She has left the vibrant life of blood behind her for the gray existence of peace and solitude. She is trying to find meaning without death. Trying to find control of the dark killer within. Elwyn thought to find a life as sweet as death has always been. Now she must decide what happens when Shadowblade is needed again.