When Auraya was chosen to become a priestess, shecould never have believed that a mere ten years later she would be oneof the White, the gods' most powerful servants.Sadly, Auraya has little time to adapt to the exceptional powersgifted her by the gods. Mysterious black-clad sorcerers from the southplague the land, and rumours reach the White of an army being raised.Auraya and her new colleagues work tirelessly to seal alliances andunite the northern continent under their banner, but time is runningout.War comes to the lands of the White, and unless Auraya can master hernew abilities, even the favour of the gods may not be enough to savethem. . .Trudi Canavan, author of the bestselling Black Magician Trilogy,embarks upon a wonderful new fantasy series set in a classical worldof magic, heroes, gods and forbidden love