This is the story of a young Verminaard, the boy who grew into the dragon highlord of note in the War of the Lance. In the Khalkist Mountains, a child was born amidst the ominous prophecy of a druidess. As Verminaard grew, he traded his earthly loyalties to a mysterious Voice, a voice which one day he would call his Queen.

Before the Cataclysm, Khisanth was a young wyrm. Awakening from her sleep shortly before the War of the Lance, Onyx (her human name) discovers that life after the Cataclysm is very different. Khisanth learns her lessons hard, considering herself above all others in many things and forging bonds with the Black Dragonarmy.

A young man once climbed through the mountains with a dwarven companion. Though the dwarf was lost somewhere along the way, Ariakas managed to conquer the tower where a beautiful maiden lived. With his multi-hued sword, Ariakas embarked down the path set forth for him by her Dark Majesty, Takhisis, Queen of Darkness.

The Seeker priest of Solace, Hederick is a figure feared by many. The Seeker religion teaches the elimination of all who follow magic and those who follow the old gods. Hoever, there are many who silently oppose the rule of the Seekers, and they must prevent Hederick from accomplishing his goals.

Many thought Dragon Highlord Toede had perished following a disastrous hunt for two kender. However, two demons in the Abyss return the hobgoblin's form to life in order to see if the ignoble can be made noble. And why? For a bet. It seemed like a good bet at the time, but how it turns out is something that no one planned...

Fordus Firesoul is the leader of a band of desert rebels, intent on invading the still-intact city of Istar. Unfortunately for the rebels, not only are they opposed by Istar, but by Takhisis herself, whose plans might be thwarted if they succeed. Can a mute slave, a cursed bard, an ancient druid and some strange elves stop the Dark Queen?