Celene Sardothien, heir to the Terrasen throne, beloved of the gods, descendant of the Fae, and the world's finest assassin, returns under a false name to the capital of the Kingdom of Adarlan to continue the fight against the tyrant king who enslaved her country. Celene's weapon is not only her trusty blade; she is also capable of wielding magic. But magic has vanished from the Erilean continent, and Celene's first task is to unleash the forbidden powers that can aid her in her just cause.