When the City of Mintar fell the shock waves could be felt even over the volcano Arnrock which sits in the middle of the Lake of Steam region. The Church of Bane had found a new home, a new footing, and a new place to reestablish itself as one of the most dark and sinister religions across the realms. The Black Hand had thought to be weak under the half-demon spawn Xvim, but the nearly year long siege proved otherwise against some of toughest mercenaries who answered the call to defend Mintar.
Soon the next stage of Xvim's cruel plan would be set in motion. Could he be trying to revive the Black Lord himself? Will the Black Hand crush the remaining free people around the Lake of Steam?