The gathering of the host With the help of powerful inhuman allies, Prince Byruhn has persuaded Bili and his warriors to delay their return to Confederation lands and join in his campaign against the deadly invading army that threatens to destroy New Kuhmbuhluhn. But even as Bili and his warriors rally to the Kuhmbuhluhners" aid, the forces of the Witchmen are on the move again. Are Bili and Prince Byruhn galloping straight into a steel-bladed trap from which death is the only release?