Caspian, Elincia, and their companions are on the run. They've made it to Fas Sheras thanks to Dranor-the Elf whom Caspian and Erica fought so long ago-but that doesn't mean their troubles are over. Something strange is happening beyond the forest's border. Cleopatra is acting unusual, dark figures are working in the shadows, and even the Elves seem divisive on what to do about Caspian, Elincia, and those who arrived with them. The true enemy is on their doorstep, but no one even realizes it...