A Cursed Gypsy, A Shapeshifting Dragon, An Empire Ruled by Women. Add the escaped slave of a Dwarven Emporer, refugees from the western kingdom of men, and a war between the kingdoms of men that quickly spreads to Aelfen lands and involves the gods, and you have a drama of epic proportions. The Wraith Riders must face the music as the consequences of their actions affect their loved ones and those they once pledged to protect. Will even the legendary founder of their society, the Bard of Masaghdiva be able to save them?