A Time of Chaos

War has separated Herin from Ilsa, the woman he loves and the mother of his child. Forced to choose between defending the Empire or finding his family, Herin realizes that all of his power is not enough to make his path any easier. His ultimate destiny remains as hidden from him as ever, and he struggles to save the Empire while desperately searching for a personal peace that remains just out of his reach. Caught between two worlds, Herin must reconcile his duty with his desires, not altogether certain where his true loyalty lies.