Alaundo, the seer, once foretold the arrival of seven messengers of the disaster who would destroy Cormyr's land. The royal family has been waiting for the day in awe for centuries, preparing with great care for the moment when they may have to sacrifice their lives for the empire. But the moment will come, and the ancient guardians will not wake up from their sleep, the most faithful servants of the empire will disappear, and the evil incarnate will come to life to sweep Cormyr from the face of Toril ...