Publisher's Synopsis
The mercenary, Io Sterk, knows she can't live this life forever. Shaken by disturbing dreams and premonitions, Sterk leads her company through war-torn Jallentine in search of gold and glory. However, in the cold mountains of her homeland there is more than just snow and ice. The enemy nation of Iscar is raiding impossibly far inland, and someone even stranger is headed their way. Soon, Io is drawn into illusion, intrigue and conflict more perilous than any ordinary battle. Losing her mind is just the beginning...