Chapter 31. The Third Assassin - Shan flaunts his power to the craven men who remain loyal to Onja.

Chapter 30. The Confederate Council - Shan and Taischek seek to persuade other tribes to renounce Onja as their Goddess and join the rebellion.

Chapter 29. The Conqueror Learns to Fear - The Lord Kwan Chenomet reluctantly accepts that he and his soldiers are trapped in the service of Onja.

Chapter 28. Intoxicating Possibilities - Shan uses his magic to kill again and fights the temptation to sip of the evil sweetness of his power.

Chapter 27. A Chance to Recant - The priests of Onja’s religion are given the choice between renouncing her and facing execution.

Chapter 26. Luxury and Strategy - Dreibrand returns from making war with Shan and Taischek and takes Miranda to the wondrous capital city of Dengar Nor.

Chapter 25. The Kezanada - Still recuperating from being tortured by Onja, Miranda sees firsthand the dreaded outlaws known as the Kezanada.

Chapter 24. The Bounty - Onja is frustrated by her inability to strike Shan with her magic from a distance and sends her notorious Kezanada to hunt him.

Chapter 23. Into the Temple of the Goddess - With Shan’s help, the Temu raid a large town loyal to Onja.

Chapter 22. A Rys Rides to Battle - Shan uses his power to kill for the first time.