The long-awaited final chapter of Chronicles of the Cheysuli, the bestselling dynastic fantasy series which has been ten years in the making. After generations of striving toward the genetic quest of recreating the magical race that had once held sway in the lands ruled by Homana, Kellin, heir to Homana's throne, has only to sire an offspring to complete this goal. But Kellin wants nothing to do with his magical destiny.