"Two ancient cities. One final war. The Emperor of Shiang sends four master swordsmen to Darien. Their mission: to bring back the traitor, Tellius. Behind them, a darker and more damaged group sets out, called back into the world by a single Darien stone. Tellius knows something is coming, but not what. He must protect his home--and those he loves--against whatever wicked things shamble towards Darien. The city stands with Tellius. And the next bloody chapter in the lost tale of the Empire of Salt will be told."--Back cover.
