The shadow of the Beast stalks Meluscia's every move.

The prophetess's dire warning looms over Meluscia’s head as she fights to attain the throne. All the while, the dark Master of the Star Portal threatens to slay Meluscia and her band of prophets and bring the world of Hearth into chaos.

Torn from the world he knows, Aven is held captive aboard a ship of ruthless mercenaries. Winter's vision of the horrible creature becomes reality for Aven, and he must stand face to face with the monsters of his past and present…for there is nowhere to run.