Sooyi and Niroo rest within the grand walls of Dara City, but politicalforces threaten to tear its society apart. Princess Sibian seeks to reform thegovernment, but a decadent high priest wishes to transform the city into anoppressive theocracy that worships the Water King. To Niroo's shock, Sooyi takesthe side of the priesthood. She knows her husband will destroy Dara City fordefying him. But, hidden away in Sooyi's family history lies the secret of allthe Gods, their technology, and the means to destroy them once and forall!