Everyone is taking sides. Who will cast their allegiance with Crystal in her fight for the realms?A vampire reveals himself in Zilferia, claiming he wishes to help Crystal, recommending she and Nathan search for an outcast from the Higher Power. Nathan reluctantly agrees despite his doubts that their target, Zarafa, would ever give Crystal her allegiance.They soon discover their quest is frought with danger. Survival in Zelon comes first, and someone in their group may not make it out. Worse, Higher Power soldiers lurk around every corner...Will they gain more than they lose in the fight for Zarafa's allegiance?The Crystal Dragon saga continues, drawing toward a final, epic conclusion.