Rafen clasped the hem of his shirt, thinking desperately. He could get out of this if he got rid of the phoenix feather. If he lost it, burnt it, gave it away...

At last, Rafen learns what his phoenix feather means. Facing impossible tasks ? and the growing power of Nazt ? he gives into his desires for Etana. Meanwhile, the Lashki plans to feed him to Nazt. Will Rafen wake soon enough?