pstrongWith her life in ruin, Talise must head to the deadliest part of the empire.strongppbrppTalise's heart is shattered. What little hope she has is hanging by a thread. She hides in the outer ring of Kamdaria where fear, destruction, and death reign. Winter's icy tendrils curl in each day, and her difficulties only expand.ppbrppAt first, she simply wants to survive. But war is still brewing in the other rings. Even when she tries to ignore it, power and poison force her to take sides.ppbrppAs her enemy is evolving, she still has to help the citizens, train with the elements, and build an army. Winter storms and surprise attacks make every day more difficult than the last. And time is running out...ppbrppIf Talise doesn't survive long enough to fulfill her duty, Kamdaria will be lost forever.p