Mysterious forces of ancient power are moving, and now Ralnor the Ranger must navigate a magic so deep it threatens to tear asunder the very fabric of reality. Ralnor and his friends have made a pact with an ancient spirit, and they must fulfill their end of the bargain. The reward for success will be the combined power of the Five Chalices: ancient god-artifacts of unimaginable power. The reward for failure will be the loss of everything they know and love.