Dar Orien’s new seer is a MageVoice, a Messenger, but will people believe the message she delivers? Irenya has identified a flaw in Dar Orien's MageGate system, one that will rob the Gifteds of their precious talents. But the future is upon them; the nature of Dar Orien's magic is already altered, though many will deny the need for change. It is Irenya who must lead the Gifteds to a new way of working. But she has one final task in her own world before she and Elaaron can face a challenging future together.