Finally given answers as to what kind of nontraditional Talent he is, Jathen finds each new revelation that breaks upon the shore only leaves him with more questions and newer frustrations. Thrust into the limelight of Tar'citadel politics and Way Walker ambitions, Jathen has a choice over his own destiny? until a new vision of death warns that his choice has more dire consequences than he could have ever imagined. Will he turn to the Ways to discover how to use his newfound Ability or throw off their yoke?