The second instalment in the series: Althuria's Gate. This is an epic fantasy novel that follows directly on from the events which occurred in Althuria's Gate: Pious Body. ---- Vartas plays his role in the coming of the Old gods of Althuria. Blood flows like beach-tide against his feet and the Ether sings to him its song... The Draakin monarchy shall once more, march toward their inevitable victory. Pride, Strength, Strategy: These values are what guide them to a future of their desire. As heretics rebel against the pantheon, The Firos of Althuria watches with blazing eyes of judgement. How long for, shall he suffer them to live?