Rowan is a young prince, whose father tries to control every aspect of his life. This leads to bitterness and frustration between the prince and king. However, one night Rowan makes a discovery that changes everything...Meanwhile, the ten kingdoms are dealing with the first real threat of war in over two hundred years. In the midst of preparation, Rowan receives vital information of the enemy’s forces from an old friend. This information leads to him running away from home, as he knows that even the combined armies of the ten kingdoms have no chance against the upcoming darkness…Filled with elves, druids, werewolves, dragons and more, this novel demonstrates how even different species can band together when united to achieve a common goal, and how one person can make the difference between victory and defeat.