Magic threatens the glory of Istar. Twenty years have passed since Beldinas took the throne as priest-king. He is the ruler of an empire of unparalleled size and wealth, in it in the age when Istar is living in his brightest golden age. However, evil is also present in this vast empire, a constant threat to the peace and holiness of the kingdom. Beldinas should turn to his most loyal lieutenant, Cathan, for help. The Knights of the Hammer of God, following Cathan, struggle tirelessly to put an end to the evil magic that nothing can stop in its dark business.

In the captivating trilogy, Chris Pierson brings to life the world of old, old Krynn. Even before the collapse, when the priest-king of Istria was the chosen of the gods.