The second novel in the latest 'Legends Of The Five Rings' saga.
Rokugan stands on the brink of chaos. As his brothers and sister seek the favour of the clans, the illegitimate son Akodo Kaneka forsakes grasping for power and takes up a new quest - defending the helpless and destroying those who ravage the common people. But as his world crumbles about him, he discovers that no son of Toturi can escape his destiny.