Sandpoint used to be such a safe place to live - until the scarecrows started to walk. A series of grisly murders points to an undead killer. With Merisiel missing, Valeros, Harsk and Ezren must track the mysterious Skinsaw Man back to his haunted lair...
Ezren, Merisiel, Harsk and Valeros discover that Karzoug, an ancient wizard from the long-dead empire of Thassilon, has returned to life. The secret to defeating him before he can enslave the region lies hidden in a deadly dungeon called Runeforge.
Having steeped their weapons in the magic of Thassilon, Ezren, Merisiel, Harsk and Valeros prepare to confront the newly-risen Runelord at the seat of his power. Can defeating Karzoug stop the rise of the Runelords? Or are there more terrors yet to come?
Ezren, Merisiel, Harsk and Valeros answer a desperate call for aid from Hook Mountain. The few surviving rangers need the heroes to help them retake the key fortification back. And in the surrounding wilderness, a sinister force is growing...
When Ezren, Merisiel, Valeros and Harsk arrive in Sandpoint seeking rest, it seems the annual Swallowtail Festival will give them what they need... until goblins attack during the consecration of the town's rebuilt church...
An assault on the town of Sandpoint by stone giants and a dragon brings the looming threat home. The only way to disrupt their advance is to strike at the Jorgenfist, the fortress of Warlord Mokmurian, the sinister giant gathering his people for war.