With the death of Malach, Raimo and Ansa, with the aid of the black witches, continue their quest for the throne while Arvid and what is left of Gungsong's army do everything they can to stop them. The fates however appear to have conspired with the black witches and what is left of Gungsong's army look to be fighting a lost cause unless the warrior-priests who have come to ensure that the white faith does not falter can stop them.
