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The city of Mera is a fortress hidden from the rest of humanity, a sanctuary for the diverse group of people rescued from death by the Oraclethat rules the city. The Oracle has brought together the citizens of Merafrom every land and every time period, protecting them from the ravages oftime, death and the evil demon forces that howl outside the city at night.

Young Ivor dreams of being a swordsman like his nine older brothers, but until he can grow a beard he's limited to being a runner, carrying messages for their lord, Thane Carrak. That's usually boring, but this time Carrak has sent him on a long journey to summon the mysterious Rorie of Ytter. Rorie is reputed to be a wizard - or an outlaw, or maybe a saint - but the truth is far stranger, and Ivor suddenly finds himself caught up in a twisted magical intrigue that threatens Thane Carrak, and could leave Ivor himself very dead.

Die hohen Priester des Ordens vom Licht, genannt die Hierarchie, beherrschen das magische Königreich von Albi. Die Hierarchie ist gleichzeitig die vorherrschende Religion von Albi.Verstreut im ganzen Land leben jedoch auch noch Anbeter der alten "Religion der Mutter Erde", die als Ketzer verfolgt werden. Als der junge Student Rollo Woodbridge nach Albi heimkehrt, wird er wegen Ketzerei und Verrat inhaftiert. Dies setzt eine Kette von Ereignissen in Gang, die das Land in völliges Chaos stürzen.

Vaun, born a peasant in the stinking mud flats of Ult, a thriving colony planet, claws his way to survival and fame by becoming the toughest young officer in the Space Patrol. A veteran of the brutal training academy, he seizes opportunities as they arise, leading the first ship out against a surprise attack by the mysterious Brotherhood. He returns to a hero's welcome as the Brotherhood ship falls to the surface of his home planet in shattered pieces.