Book Two of the Acclaimed AQUASILVA Trilogy! Only the fire-magic can hold back the encroaching darkness, but those who wield it, the fanatical priests of the Domain, would rule the entire world with an iron hand. Cathan of Lepidor returns home after the battle that has restored his province to freedom and the rule of its count, Cathan's father. Now Cathan must set out once more, this time to discover the secret behind the storm-magic he used so successfully to save his clan. Forces beyond his control begin to shape his future, threatening to overwhelm him. Unless he can regain control of his destiny, Cathan will find himself in the perilous position of leading the rebellious forces against the Inquisition of the Domain...