The Cry of the Marwing

 

With battles raging and Shargh warriors threatening the future of Allogrenia, Kira is forced to betray her every principle by requesting that Tremen protectors fight and kill to defend their homeland. As the sickening carnage continues, Ashmiri treachery threatens to deliver Shargh victory. Realizing her love of Tierken is not enough to bridge the gulf between them and their respective people, Kira flees Terak. Reunited with Caledon, her companion of yore, Kira decides to head for her Tremen homeland. But as she and Caledon approach Allogrenia, Caledon's star vision fails him and they're confronted by Shargh. With the prophecy drawing towards its chilling conclusion, Kira realizes that victory over the Shargh may cost her everyone and everything she loves.