Are seven men riding into danger? Will power and loyalty work together or against each other? A Prince is held hostage. Does a young carpenter have the loyalty and bravery to be a hero, or will his efforts mean death? Several Realms must unite under an attack from the Xandings and Festtidiacs. Strange visitors arrive with special skills. When a Sansfini is killed, the old code demands revenge. Perhaps a rare horn will only trumpet disaster. Where will any peace come from?