To save his best friend Jace from the Dark Army's lair, Lusiphur assembled a vicious band of cutthroats, much to the chagrin of his employers. But the Elvin High Council won't allow Luse to run roughshod with a band of unkempt, undisciplined humans by himself. No, they've burdened him with a most uncompromising taskmaster — Jace's military-minded father; a tough-as-nails elf who long ago earned his own son's enmity. Meanwhile, the assassin Fleece unveils a secret that will change Lusiphur's life forever!