Rad, the talented rift guide from The Swords of Quentaris, attempts to turn his hand to politics by negotiating a trade deal with the Fentonian Trade Minister. Rads skill as a rift guide does not translate well into the political arena; the Fentonian has used the meeting with Rad as a ruse to enslave Quentaris.Rad has joined an underground resistance group fighting for the freedom of the Quentarans. Among the other freedom fighters is his nemesis, Vindon Nibhelline, who has a deep-seated hatred for Rad. He has convinced the others that Rad should be executed for his treasonous mistake in leading the Fentonians to Quentaris. Rad and his homeland seem doomed. Is this the end of Rads short political career?