A shaky peace between three packs is falling apart. Old leaders die, or get replaced, and the new leader's views are vastly different than their predecessors. These new thoughts break down treaties, and calls for war and blood ring through the night. The wolves of the Than, under a new leader, have grown hungry for power and domination, threatening the lives of the Eksher and Iemar. The Than dwell in the Cethin mountains; cruel thoughts and intent are plotted against the other packs. Will war break out, or will those against it break away from their mother packs and leave? If wolves leave, the main packs will suffer.