As fire grows stronger, it inflicts more pain...Sixteen years after the devastating war that drove the mages of Aardon to seek refuge on Earth, Marko Fember returns to his shattered home realm.With threats looming on both sides of the portal and tensions rising within Aardon itself, the ruthless Ice warlock and his dark forces threaten to consume the elemental bureaus once more.Marko's resolve is tested again as he struggles to master a powerful new ability that could tip the scale in his favor. United with a coalition of mages, he is determined to protect his family, his friends, and the future of Aardon... even as the realm edges toward the brink of destruction.Will his new power blossom in time - or wilt under the pressure?