Yiloch stands accused of a terrible crime against Indigo's country. She wants nothing more than to prove the accusations false, but the evidence puts blood on his hands.While trying to protect the Lyran prince from the swift descent of Caithin justice, Indigo uncovers the workings of an enemy willing to do anything to protect his secrets. In desperation, she unleashes wild power that strands Yiloch deep in the desertof Kudan. Now she must find Yiloch before Caithin declares war on Lyra.To make matters worse, a lethal new enemy is marching on Lyra. An army wielding magic unlike anything they have faced before.