Richard Cypher, war wizard and wielder of the Sword of Truth must battle the power-mad Emperor Jagang who returns with his multitude of demonic underlings. To defeat the evil Janang and eliminate the sorcerous plague infecting the world, Richard must find the Temple of the Winds.

"The ramifications of Shroud of Eternity extends throughout all of the Old World as familiar allies, dangerous magic, and creatures created by twisted sorcery all work at cross purposes to either save or destroy Ildakar ... The Sorceress Nicci, the Wizard Nathan Rahl, and the young swordsman Bannon remain in the legendary city of Ildakar after a great internal revolt has freed the slaves and brought down the powerful wizards council. But as he fled...