Azaran has regained his memories, but the cost has been high. His friend Segovac is dead and he is alone in the worldm with only a sword and the desire for vengeance. He heads east into the lands of the Shiraan - fierce steppe nomads who are the terror of the civilized world. Even now they gather, ready to sweep across the world in a storm of war and bloodshed.

Meanwhile Azaran's former Master Zal'zarrin reaches the culmination of his life's work. High atop the sacred mountain Pentaro, he finds the secret to immortality. But the cost for this is nothing less than the death of the entire world.

Armies gather for war, as Azaran approaches the sacred mountain. Armed only with his unstoppable will, he will at last confront his former Master. Dreams of redemption will confront desire for eternal life, and under the baleful gaze of the Infinity Key Azaran will at last fulfill his destiny...