Following the events started in ÒGone But Not ForgottenÓ, Lorthredo and Montaug, brothers from Aanthora, find themselves captives aboard the infamous Serpent of the Sea. The last time they saw Jaxon, he was being sucked down into a dark, watery abyss. They had sworn to protect him, but they had failed, and now they're the slaves of pirates...Meanwhile, plans have been made and supplies are being acquired for a secret mission. Someone plans to murder one of Tatora's High Chieftains, and they plan to carry out the deed using...slaves.