Xak, Garven, and Slayer leave Brytonia. Xak begins following a strange feeling drawing him deep into the frigid north. After hiring Nova Cordova, a northern barbarian girl with a reputation they assemble a motley crew of adventurers and set out to find a crystal palace in a hidden valley. Along the way they face terrible dangers and thrilling encounters, as well Nova's father, who raised her as a tomboy, but can't stand that she likes women. Xak, and those who survive, find way more than they bargained for when the witch who lives beyond Nova's village, decides to send her pack of malformed creatures to kill off his group one by one. Meanwhile, the fate of an entire fairy world all tied to a Heart Tree the witch is trying to drain of power, falls into Xak Stellars hands. With only the brave elf, General Coryander, atop Slayers back, and the will of a few selfless heroes a battle of good vs evils ensues. Will Xak be able to save them all without losing himself to the evil powers he must use to do it? Will Nova find the simple love she seeks in Moonray, an elven warrior, and one of the Heart Trees bravest champions. There is only one way to find out what happens. Start reading now!