The last unicorns are under threat from the Terrons, who believe their horns have magic properties.
Dar finds himself attracted to Zuraya, an animal trainer, who has been cursed by the Ancient One.
There is dissention amongst the Terron ranks when Qord discovers some Terrons have been capturing slaves. Dar has to once again rescue Kyra.
The sorceress has been abducted by the Black Apparition, so the Ancient One returns Sharak to his human form so he can help Dar in the rescue mission.
Forest birds suddenly, inexplicably, become human, forcing Dar to again right an imbalance of nature.
