About the book: 2024 / The disfigured giant of Doom finds himself far from the cold Askom on the islands. He is amazed by the local strange customs and the incredible wealth around, so contrasting with the poverty and scarcity of his native lands. Possessing an outstanding intellect, he begins to learn quickly, absorbing the knowledge of a more enlightened culture, and also, by the will of fate, becomes practically a friend of King Farahi, who has the gift of foresight. And even though Roca admires the islanders, he still believes that the only way to save his own people is to conquer them. Many years later, Prince Cale, Faraha's son, is trying to save his country and is looking for allies to wrest his island from the hands of the invaders. Cale has powerful but poorly controlled magical abilities that often frighten him, but they can help him defeat his enemies. Cale is besieged by strange, terrifying visions, and there may be more at stake than his opponents realize..