With the vast riches of the once long-lost tomb of the Hero-King under their control, and the fabulous amount of fame and popularity that comes with it, Gaelin and Lily are ready to tackle what promises to be their hardest fight yet: Confronting Duke Jethrow Orlon, Lily's own grandfather, and the man who usurped her throne, driving her into exile all those years ago. Armed with knowledge, power, and more gold than they know what to do with, the two adventurers prepare to return to the kingdom of Tashel where it all began. But the shadows reek of danger, and assassins are on the prowl. Not to mention the difficulty in getting dozens of nobles to side with Lily in what promises to be a bloody civil war! Yet all adversity will be met headlong, for they have shed too much blood, sweat and tears to make it this far to just give up. Gaelin will crown his dear friend Lily as Queen, or die trying.