After defeating Darklord Zagarna’s invasion, Sommerlund has begun rebuilding and little scars of war remain after one year.

The merchants returning from summer trading to Kalte told of Brumalmarc, leader of the Ice Barbarian, has fallen to a hunch-backed magician.

The description fit Vonotar, the former wizard from the Brotherhood of the Crystal Star, who betrayed Sommerlund and helped the Darklord Zagarna in the invasion and massacre of the Kai Order.

News of his survival spread in Sommerlund like wildfire with people demanding he pay for his treachery.

Joe Dever had always planned on writing at least four as part of his book deal, and had already sketched out the first 12 at the time the series was first commissioned.