Nicias has never felt completely at home among the avians and serpiente in Wyverns Court, despite his loyalty to Oliza Shardae Cobriana, the heir to both thrones. He is a falcon, the son of two exiles from Anhmikand images of this distant island have always haunted his dreams. But when Niciass visions become more like reality, his parents have no choice but to send him back to the homelandand a royal falcontheyve tried their best to forget.If Araceli wont bind Niciass newfound magic, it could destroy him. In a place where everyone is a pawn, only one other woman has the potential to save Nicias. But she holds the keys to a dangerous power struggle that will force Nicias to choose between his dutyand his destiny.From the Hardcover edition.