Aaron and Kim return to the city where Aaron gives up his power and vows to use his money for a new cause. Armand and Faith reunite in luxury where Faith reveals a secret while enjoying her newfound power over her husband. Patton fights for his new position and his woman. Brenda Montpass comes clean to Aaron, revealing her true self, her past, and her desires. Amanda's involvement with her is also revealed. For the first time ever Aaron finally feels at peace with himself and his decisions as he and Brenda face a future together. Elsewhere, Lioth has her own journey's to travel as she comes to grips with her wild Talent curse. To help her she has the God given aid of a nameless, toungeless and much abused one-time slave who bears the Lady's blessing.

Aaron divorces Melna and punishes Harvest Patton in a surprising way before leaving the city to confront Prophet personally, bringing his Zisst boosted One God aura with him. Faith and Brenda get mad and Prophet is somewhat disapointed with the results. Kim confronts her father, Clack. Delmac takes a rather violent hand with unhappy results for most everyone involved except maybe Kim.

His city besieged, Aaron confronts Patton about sleeping with Melna. instead of anger, he makes a surprising move. Heralda is called by the One God. Brenda is undone by Prophet. Armand is put in a very uncomfortable position which leaves him leading the charge against New Beginning. Aaron's forethought comes in handy.