Gregor Fowler managed to survive the fall of Tunilia though grievously injured by one of the many cave-ins. He sets about orchestrating the rescue and salvage operations on the now free-floating island. With only two chancellors accounted for as alive, leaving the Council of Tunilia effectively dissolved, he finds himself in a position of absolute authority.

Will the arrival of Trent Burrows leading the ghost riders threaten this newly acquired power? Especially since he knows who truly is to blame for the tragedy that befell their homeland?