But no [Witch] should ever be underestimated, and an ancient [Witch Queen] with her back against the wall is more dangerous still. While fighting in the army, Brin will feel the pain of curses and poisons even more than the strength of ravenous undead, fearsome monsters, and trained human soldiers. Arcaena has had centuries to steep her nation in her power, and every inch of land will resist them. Worse still, the world’s strongest warrior, Lothar the [Paladin], will do everything he can to undermine the war from the inside while the soldiers are fighting enemies on the front.