The third volume in a fantasy saga in the epic genera.

A thief enters the Temple of Destiny, under a false identity and takes part in the mission to recover the First Powder.

An ancient forest contains a terrible secret, and leads to the madness of any who dare to venture into it.

The abandoned abode of the Enchanter hides an evil mystery in its depths.

Xinti must confront the will of the First Drop, while attempting to carry out the rescue mission that has been entrusted to her.

Meanwhile, on Crow Mountain, Io Bracht makes a fragile pact with Àchenar the 46th, in the presence of a dark creature.