The Empire struggles for its survival against the dark elven hordes, and a new ally might mean victory or destruction.When the umbral elves offer to side with the Empire, Sir Tyrcamber Rigamond is sent to the Imperial Free City of Falconberg to help guard the Emperor's ambassador.But in the corrupt city of Falconberg, the treacherous politics of the merchant-lords might be more dangerous than the umbral elves themselves.And an ancient enemy might rise from the dust of the past...