The Mogor Empire has gone on the march in a bloodthirsty campaign for conquest. Cale rallies his companions to fend off the imperial army's advance, playing politics even as he plots the Empire's downfall. But his plans hit a snag when he's forced to choose between going all-out to crush the enemy or maintaining his carefully crafted reputation. Then, in a shocking twist, the Empire unveils its horrific secret weapons--the product of the alchemists' inhumane experiments. If Cale and his allies have any hope of beating them, they'll have to break free of their constraints and reach new heights of power!