<p><strong>A Secret Gate. A New Planet. An Ancient Conspiracy.</strong><br><br>Belem Ariam Gael'jic and Cecil are tasked with the impossible: travel to another planet... without the aid of a starship. But how? They must cross the distance by a strange technology - an ancient gateway hidden on Dar'ryn.<br><br>But before they reach the gate they must contract with the mysterious Boatman to take them across a dangerous sea. But the Boatman wants something in exchange and getting it may be too perilous for the four exiles.<br><br>Meanwhile Lycas Ryth continues to unfold his scheme for control and bring down his divine opponent once and for all. In doing so he reaches for a deadly game piece one so terrible and unruly it may spoil the fun...even for him.</p>