For centuries the Dragonlords - humans who can become dragons at will through ancient magic - have aided true humans, and sat is judgment on their wars and political wranglings. Now Linden Rathan, youngest of the weredragons, and still awaiting his soultwin after six hundred years, is sent to Casna in the land of Cassori. There he must judge a regency dispute, together with two other Dragonlords.
But behind the dispute is a dark magic set to destroy Linden and all the Dragonlords. Just as he believes he has found his true love, Linden must undertake the protection of both himself and his entire race.