It has taken decades, but Malus Darkblade has finally plotted, schemed and murdered his way to power, as the ruler of the city of Hag Graef and general of the Witch King Malekiths armies. But his position is imperilled when Malekith orders an all-out assault on Ulthuanwith Darkblade in the vanguard. As he wages war on the high elves, Darkblade must decide where his loyalties liewill he follow Malekith to the death, or will he finally rise up and try to claim the throne of Naggaroth for himself? And either way, will he survive?