Lanfeust almost lost his life by confronting Lylth the devourer of worlds. Saved by Cixi, out of the stargate, he was treated on Merrion. But Lylth, at the head of a dreadful armada, still ravages Troy and we must return to confront him. And at the same time another confrontation is emerging, that of Cixi and the four wives of Lanfeust... While Lylth walks through the baronies towards Or-Azur, a strange ally joins Lanfeust: Tseu-Hi, enigmatic mercenary, who vowed to watch over the Magohamoth, source of all magic.