As the trilogy continues, the reader is introduced to Ashlar, founder of a multi-million dollar tou corporation based in New York City - and a Taltos, possibly the last of his kind on earth. He is quietly reflecting back on his long life when he gets a call from a friend named Samuel. A male Taltos has been seen in the glen of Donnelaith, and there is someone with information about the male. Ashlar is shocked, as he hasn't seen one of his kind in centuries, and immediatly flies to London to meet with his friend.