__NOEDITSECTION__ Emperor Mage is the third in a series of four books, The Immortals. This is the second quartet by author Tamora Pierce. The novel details the events taking place around the peace delegation sent by the Tortallan monarchs to Carthak which includes Veralidaine Sarrasri, Numair Salmalín, Duke Gareth of Naxen, Alanna of Pirate's Swoop and Olau and Harailt of Aili. The task of the delegation is to put an end to the problems between the two countries. Daine goes with them to save the emperor's birds.