The greatest threat humanity has ever faced is brewing behind the walls of Düré. After so many years of peace, darkness has been reborn, and the goddess Thënda has left the Kingdom of Shadows.

Lord Tovel secretly chooses eight of his best men and entrusts them with a mission: to reach Nebula and request help from King Fird.

Rodrik and his men must leave the safety offered by the walls of Düré and face a journey plagued with intrigue, magic and danger.