Dragons and riders clash in a battle of more than 200 hordesmen. As Trysten watches in horror, the dragon-shifting Originals kidnap one of her hordesmen and closest friends. As they disappear through the Gul Pass, Trysten must use her powers to end the battle instead of rescuing her friend.

When the dust settles, the fallen are accounted for, and the injured are healed, Trysten must decide whether or not to risk an incursion into the West to recover her friend. With the Western kingdom back on its heels, will she provoke them by flying a horde of dragons into their land? Will they find the West of mountain villages reported by some or the vast, vacant land described by others? When Trysten leads the Aerona horde to find their lost hordesman, will she finally seize the opportunity she has been after—a chance for lasting peace with the Western Kingdom?

The fifth book in The Dragoneer series continues the mysteries and action of this fantasy adventure. It features a strong, female hero and a compelling story appropriate for most ages.