Selene has been marked, chosen by the very evil her father attempted to shield her from. The Vorai are not gone, perhaps they never left, but Selene and Kareth discover an even more frightening foe threatening the realm. The cowled creature will stop at nothing to find the Tree, and he will use Amon, a Shade with considerable power, to accomplish his goal, regardless of the costs. The Tree was touched by Alador. The Tree is the key to unlocking the curse. The Tree will either save the realm or destroy it, there is no in between.