When raiders set fire to the airship docks, Sir Alaric Veylan, a sky-knight committed to duty and haunted by the soul of a slain companion, jumps into battle. Alaric has to choose between protecting the city below or chasing after the ruthless warlord Draegor in the storm while holding a hostage. Alaric chooses to chase after Draegor and fights him in a desperate duel in the air on top of Draegor's cruiser, with his blades flashing against thunder and fire. The docks are in ruins, and the "rescued hostage" is actually Draegor's son. Winning comes at a tremendous price. The debt that Caelus Spire owes its enemy is now engraved in blood and fire. Many consider Alaric a hero, yet doubt haunts him. He must deal with the implications of his choice. and the storm that followed