A tale of love, magic, and sacrifice . . . The Garlandian grounds are now ravaged by ancient vampire jesters with a thirst for blood-the castle heavily guarded by fierce dragons, but not all because of the wicked King Loral. The sickness has grown from something far more sinister: the Crone of Light's End, a creature born of stolen blood and magic. With Avalon's sword by her side, and a group of growing misfits, including a mermaid-elf rebel, a traumatized Reef faery, and as always, Toby and his steadfast horse Petal, Makayla forges ahead on a perilous journey to uncover the forgotten name that holds the key to ending the curse. Meanwhile, Dora of Lantern's Edge, a witch with secrets deeper than the gods' own plans, leads her own team on a dangerous quest to find a soul vessel buried amongst the Enclaves, a cursed path most do not return from. Amongst her company-Cee-Cee. Once Makayla's best friend, Cee-Cee is now in possession of the Crone's soul-her chest destined to find the tip of Avalon's blade. To save Garlandia and the rest of the worlds from the rot caused by the Crone, destinies will intertwine, secrets will surface, and sacrifices must be made.