Two mighty fleets have braved the storm-tossed Sea of Deltaro and set ashore on the Thelgrim Peninsula. Two divisions from the Acolytes of Timmoran and the Lathari Elves are marching inland in a concerted effort to stop Llovar before he can tighten his grip on the Peninsula. The Acolytes and a smaller Elven force are in a race against time to reach the besieged city of Nonalli. Thus far, the combined forces have been fast and stealthy enough to avoid a confrontation that would cost them precious time. But now that Nonalli lies within reach, they have reached the southern border of the Nonalli region, which is heavily occupied by Zocrab's Orcs. There is no time to find another way to the city; the Elves and Acolytes must fight their way through. If there is any further delay, Nonalli will surely fall for lack of reinforcements.
When the Q'aro Fenn Uthuk occupied the Urth and Groman territories, they had expected - even welcomed - resistance from the Dwarves and Knights who lived there. But when their supply caravans began to mysteriously disappear along the northern swamps and forests, the Uthuk were surprised. The Dwarves were not known for guerrilla tactics, and most of the Knights were holded up in Nonalli. It wasn't until the Uthuk captured and interrogated the Dwarf Torgren that they learned the name of their elusive new enemy: the Mahkim.
Now the Q'aro Fenn have been given a new task: they must destroy Dephapvhan, a Mahkim village serving as a staging area for the rebels that have been endangering Uthuk supply lines. But Llovar has ordered that Dephaavan must be taken quickly and without great losses, for the Undead are pressing in to take the city of Nonalli, and will require the Uthuk's assistance to guarantee victory.
The siege of Nonalli is in its final days. Inside the city, the temple of Utaavo continues to provide blessed food and fresh water, but the allied Dwarves and Knights are anxious. They know the city's defenses are weakening, and the undead hordes outside are growing impatient as their ranks continue to swell.
Yet relief is coming, and Nonalli will be saved if its defenders can hold the city long enough for the Acolyte reinforcements to arrive from the south. But time is short! The Uthuk are on the march and will soon join the Undead for a final push. If the forces of evil take the temple of Utaavo, Nonalli will be lost - and with it, all of the Thelgrim peninsula.