Zaena's recent assault against the gangs has devastated not only her elven enemy but struck the heart of San Francisco's organized crime. Will she get any credit for that? Unlikely.<br><br><br><br>With the city secure and her newfound control of the nexus is she ready to move on to the next stage of her plan?<br><br><br><br><B>Displays of power invite challenges from the strong but not all challengers are honorable.</B><br><br><br><br>Reconstructing and protecting the building around the nexus should be a simple matter but hidden dangers await in the Black Lotus Club. Rumors of dangerous and brutal attacks spark worry. Is this a new deadlier magical threat?<br><br><br><br><B>Someone or something is cutting a bloody swath across the United States and heading straight toward San Francisco.</B><br><br><br><br>Unfortunately not every human who knows about magic is ready to put aside their avarice to help Zaena.<br><br><br><br>Zaena thought she was on a mission of mercy but has she actually started a magical war?