The besieged Imperial City lies inside the massive wall of the Armitage;outside, the attacking Mor have laid waste to most of the land. The ImperialCourt seems unaware of their peril, but Kirin and Lia — who have barelysurvived the Mor and made their way to the City — know the danger all toowell! When Kirin discovers a necromancer who seems to possess her power overblood, she hopes he can help her understand her strange magic. Meanwhile, thedeadly Mor are assaulting the walls of the city that shelters them.