Michel Bravis is tasked with returning to Greenfire Depths to do whatever he can to prevent the Dynize from using its power. Ben Styke is forced to rely on brains rather than brawn when his invasion of Dynize is curtailed by a storm that scatters his fleet. Lady Vlora Flint now marches on Landfall at the head of an Adran army, seeking vengeance against those who have conspired against her.