Book Overview: His words are like poison to the soul. His presence on the battlefield is an immediate omen of doom. So walks Kaiser Adonis clad in armor and carrying a blood soaked sword. He smiles when he hears cries of pain and laughs at the sight of death. But hidden amongst the lost and shattered voices in his wake are whispers of hope. However, hope is hard to come by for those of the rebel resistance. Even with the addition of Ryder Coba and Onyx Silvanus, the struggle for survival is real. Cities are being burned to the ground. The innocent are screaming for salvation. The pressure to halt Kaiser’s attack on the world is mounting. Sooner or later, someone is going to break. A glimmer of hope lies in the mission of the Gryphon messenger Gyr to find the legendary Daylord. The proud Gryphon soars for parts unknown with nothing more than his wit and determination to guide him. What secrets do the Southlands hide? What will Gyr discover when he finally meets the real Bane Arlis? The shadows are getting darker for the most terrifying enemy is the one inside.