The veil of the underworld has been torn.

And Darken Rahl, from beyond the veil, has begun to summon a sinister power worse than any he has ever wielded before.

Armed with the Sword of Truth, Richard Cypher, now becomes Richard Rahl, must learn to control his new found power, or the world will spin into darkness unending.

The Sister of Light promise help. While Richard journeys to their forbidden city, his beloved Kahlan set out for Ayindril citadel of the old wizards, in search of Zedd and the help only he can lend. War, suffering torture, and deceit lie in their paths. So does, also their destiny...