"I am no longer that scared little boy who wept for his mother's disregard or hid from the torment of his brothers and sisters. I am King now, it is my disregard you should fear." Ether has been sealed, the Rites banished but all of Redwood is forever changed by the events of last winter. A new threat rises in the cold vast Westlands, an ancient evil has drawn its gaze to Senoy Furyflame seeking to use his newfound powers for the annihilation of all he holds dear.